• Species
  • Perennial
  • Zones 4–8
  • Orange
  • Single

Canada lily

Perennial species lily in orange, red, and yellow, blooming in midsummer and late summer. Up to 20 nodding trumpet-shaped flowers of about 2 inches, orange, red or yellow with speckled petals. USDA zones 4–8.

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A Canada lily lily flower up close on the plant
A Canada lily lily flower up close on the plant

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Canada lily lily plants in bloom in a garden
Canada lily lily plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Species Single · 2 in (5 cm)
Colors
  • Orange
  • Red
  • Yellow
Speckled
Blooms
Midsummer, Late summer
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
3–5 ft (91–152 cm)
Sunlight
Part sun, Part shade
Hardiness
USDA zones 4–8 Perennial
Planted as
Bulb
Botanical name
Lilium canadense

In the garden

  • Hummingbirds
  • Butterflies
  • Occasionally severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

Species lily native to eastern North America from the northeastern Canadian provinces to Georgia and Alabama, most common in New England and the Appalachians.

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  • A Canada lily lily flower up close on the plant
    A Canada lily lily flower up close on the plant
  • Canada lily lily plants in bloom in a garden
    Canada lily lily plants in bloom in a garden

Questions

Is Canada lily hardy in my zone?

Canada lily survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 4 to 8. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.

Does Canada lily need full sun?

Canada lily grows in part sun or part shade.

When does Canada lily bloom?

Canada lily blooms in midsummer and late summer.

Is Canada lily good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Canada lily as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.

See also

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A Easter lily lily flower up close on the plant Easter lily Species lily with outward-facing pure white trumpets, blooming July to August outdoors. SpeciesMidsummerMedium height
A Leopard lily lily flower up close on the plant Leopard lily Tall West Coast species lily with nodding orange-red flowers spotted dark brown. SpeciesMidsummerTall
A Madonna lily lily flower up close on the plant Madonna lily Heirloom species lily with pure white trumpet flowers in early summer, planted just 1 inch deep. SpeciesEarly summerTall
A Regale lily flower up close on the plant Regale Species trumpet lily with white flowers and a pink reverse on 3 to 5 foot stems. SpeciesEarly summerTall

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A African Queen lily flower up close on the plant African Queen Trumpet lily with apricot orange trumpets and a bronze reverse on 50 to 60 inch stems. Trumpet and AurelianMidsummerTall
A Arabian Knight lily flower up close on the plant Arabian Knight Martagon lily with maroon red and orange striped flowers on 3 to 4 ft stems. MartagonLate springMedium height
A Matrix lily flower up close on the plant Matrix Dwarf Asiatic lily with red flowers with orange centers, 16 to 20 inches tall. AsiaticEarly summerCompact
A Orange Pixie lily flower up close on the plant Orange Pixie Dwarf Asiatic lily with orange flowers on stems 10 to 18 inches tall. AsiaticEarly summerCompact

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