Plants in family liliaceae
Tricyrtis hirta
Tricyrtis hirta, native to Japan, is a shade-loving plant that grows on rocky cliffs and stream banks. It features large, arching stems with green leaves and produces light lavender speckled flowers in late summer. This plant reaches about 18 inches tall and is known for its unique, spotted blooms.
Lilium tsingtauense
Lilium tsingtauense, also known as the twilight lily, is a striking garden plant native to Korea and eastern China. It features tall stems reaching up to 3 feet, adorned with whorled leaves and topped with large, bright orange flowers in June. These unscented, shallow trumpet-shaped blooms are speckled with maroon spots and grow in umbels of 6 to 15 flowers. The plant thrives in both sun and light shade, making it versatile for various garden settings. It is also known for attracting butterflies and being resistant to rabbits.
Fritillaria thunbergii
Fritillaria thunbergii is a bulbous plant native to Kazakhstan and western China, known for its pale yellow flowers with occasional purple markings. It grows up to 80 cm tall and features narrow grey-green leaves with tendrils. This easy-to-grow plant is named after Swedish naturalist Carl Peter Thunberg and is appreciated for its fast-multiplying and long-lived nature.
Tricyrtis latifolia
Tricyrtis latifolia is a species native to Japan and China, known for its golden flowers with purple speckles that bloom in early July. It forms a 2-foot wide clump and may produce flowers in the leaf axils. This plant thrives in light shade to shade, making it a suitable choice for shaded garden areas.
Lilium iridollae
Lilium iridollae is a rare lily native to the southeastern United States, known for its tall growth and striking flowers that range from orange to pale yellow. It thrives in boggy conditions alongside carnivorous plants and is pollinated by large swallowtail butterflies. This plant is endangered in some areas and requires specific conditions to flourish.
Lilium pyrophilum
Lilium pyrophilum is a lily species endemic to the Sandhills region of the US, known for its rhizomatous bulbous root system. It grows up to 4 feet tall with pendent orange flowers that have a yellow throat and dark brown spots. This plant benefits from regular brush fires and attracts pollinators like ruby-throated hummingbirds and Palamedes swallowtail butterflies.
Lilium longiflorum
Lilium longiflorum, commonly known as the Easter Lily, is a low-maintenance plant with shiny, dark green leaves and large, fragrant white trumpet-shaped flowers. It can grow up to 3 feet tall and prefers bright indirect light. This plant is toxic if ingested and thrives in USDA hardiness zones 7 and above.
Erythronium albidum
Erythronium albidum, commonly known as the white trout lily, is a North American native spring ephemeral. It features distinctive pewter-green leaves with liver-colored spots and produces pure white, pendulous flowers. This plant spreads slowly through underground rhizomes and thrives in moist, organic soils, often forming extensive colonies in undisturbed woodlands. The white trout lily is also known for its traditional medicinal uses by American Indians. It prefers growing in part sun to mostly shaded areas with deep, loamy soils.
Tricyrtis maculata
Tricyrtis maculata is a Chinese species with sturdy stems and large leaves featuring black spots. It produces cream to light green flowers that are heavily spotted, adding a unique touch to gardens. This plant thrives in part sun to light shade and is often used in cottage gardens or as a cut flower.
Tricyrtis formosana
Tricyrtis formosana is a rhizomatous perennial native to Taiwan, known for its clusters of orchid-like amethyst-purple flowers with dark spots. It prefers a couple of hours of sun and has bright golden foliage with a creamy-white edge.
Notholirion thomsonianum
Notholirion thomsonianum is a fragrant, tuberose-shaped flower native to the Western Himalayas. It grows in hot, humid climates, preferring dry soils and light shade to morning sun. The plant's soft mauvy pink flowers bloom in mid-April, and it enters summer dormancy.
Cardiocrinum giganteum
Cardiocrinum giganteum is the largest species of lily, native to the Himalayas, China, and Myanmar. It produces a towering 8-foot spike of fragrant, trumpet-shaped white flowers with a purple flush. The plant thrives in light shade or morning sun and prefers slightly moist soils.
Lilium michiganense
Lilium michiganense, native to moist slopes and low woods from Minnesota to Alabama, is a vigorous and easy-to-grow bulbous perennial. It features tall stems with whorled leaves and bright orange-red, pendent flowers adorned with yellow patterns and orange-brown spots. This plant spreads by underground rhizomes and can reach up to 6 feet in height. Cultivated as an ornamental, it is endangered in New York and threatened in Tennessee, making it a valuable addition to conservation-focused gardens. Its striking flowers and adaptability to various soil conditions make it a standout in any garden.
Lilium superbum
Lilium superbum, also known as the Turk's cap lily, is a North American native plant found in wet meadows and woodland swamps. It grows 6-7 feet tall and features pendant orange flowers with a green eye in mid-summer. This lily attracts hummingbirds and butterflies and is maintenance-free when planted in suitable conditions. It is endangered in some regions and toxic to cats.
Lilium pumilum
Lilium pumilum is a native of Mongolia, Siberia, and northern China, known for its slender, grassy leaves and reflexed, nodding red flowers. It grows up to 2 feet tall and requires well-drained soil, with flowers and bulbs used as food in Taiwan.
Lilium philadelphicum
Lilium philadelphicum, also known as the western wood lily, is a North American native perennial with bright red-orange flowers. It grows up to 2 feet tall and is the floral emblem of Saskatchewan, Canada, though it is endangered in several US states.
Erythronium americanum
Erythronium americanum, a perennial woodland wildflower, forms large spreading colonies with small yellow, nodding, lily-shaped flowers. Its gray-green leaves are mottled with brown or gray, adding texture to shaded garden areas. This deer-resistant plant prefers consistently wet, loose rich soils and flowers in spring, dying back by mid-summer.
Tricyrtis lasiocarpa
Tricyrtis lasiocarpa, also known as Tricyrtis formosana 'Amethystina', is a plant that grows on rock cliffs in nearly full sun. It features 3-foot tall stems with green- and purple-speckled foliage and white, orchid-like flowers with amethyst and blue tips. This plant blooms from midsummer until early fall, adding a touch of exotic beauty to gardens.
Lilium michauxii
Lilium michauxii, the official state wildflower of North Carolina, is a fragrant lily native to the southeastern United States. It features backward-bending spotted petals and blooms from July to October. This plant grows in dry open woodlands and occasionally in bogs, forming colonies via underground rhizomes.
Lilium lancifolium
Lilium lancifolium, commonly known as tiger lily, is an Asian species with tall stalks and downward-facing orange-red flowers. It bears small black bulbils in the leaf axils and is widely planted as an ornamental. This hardy plant is known for its ability to escape gardens and thrive in the wild, adding vibrant color to landscapes.
Tricyrtis affinis
Tricyrtis affinis is a small, slow-growing plant from Japan, known for its black-purple stems and creamy white leaves that turn green in summer. It grows to 20 inches tall and produces white flowers with a dark purple eye zone and spots. This plant is suitable for shaded gardens and adds a unique touch with its patterned foliage.
Erythronium umbilicatum
Erythronium umbilicatum is a woodland wildflower native to the Southeastern United States, known for its bright yellow flowers and mottled leaves. This spring ephemeral grows from egg-shaped bulbs and features chocolate-blotched light green leaves. Erythronium umbilicatum prefers evenly moist woodland soils and goes dormant by late spring, growing underground during dormancy. This plant is part of the Erythronium genus, which is prized for its delicate flowers and attractive foliage. It is an excellent choice for shade gardens and naturalized areas, adding a touch of color and interest to the landscape. This plant is a low-maintenance addition to any garden focused on native plants.
Tulipa 'Garden Fire'
Tulipa 'Garden Fire' is a tulip variety known for its ruffled red blooms with green highlights and light green foliage. It blooms in late spring and produces fragrant cut flowers. This plant is hardy in zones 3 to 8 and tolerates full sun and partial shade, requiring well-drained soil. Its vibrant blooms and fragrance make it a delightful addition to spring gardens.
Tulipa gesneriana 'Northcap'
Tulipa gesneriana 'Northcap' is an elegant perennial bulb with large, round double blooms and ruffled white petals. It has a sweet fragrance and strong stems, thriving in full sun to part shade with moderate moisture.
Tulipa 'Menton Exotic'
Tulipa 'Menton Exotic' is a tulip variety with double blooms in shades of peach, rose, green, coral, and pink. The scented blossoms are cold-hardy in USDA zones 3 to 7 and grow 22-24 inches tall. This tulip forms vase-shaped clumps and is pollinator-friendly, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil.
Lilium sargentiae 'Djhc587'
Lilium sargentiae 'Djhc587' is a tall lily reaching 6 feet, with fragrant, downward-facing white trumpets tinged with green and purple. It forms leaf bulbils for propagation and prefers slightly acidic soils with good winter drainage.
Tricyrtis 'Manten No Hoshi'
Tricyrtis 'Manten No Hoshi', a Japanese toad lily hybrid, is known for its unique flowers that bloom in late September. The plant features 2-foot tall black stalks and flowers with a white background and large purple blotches. It thrives in part sun to light shade and is a captivating addition to cottage and rock gardens.
Tricyrtis hirta 'Golden Gleam'
Tricyrtis hirta 'Golden Gleam' is a dwarf plant reaching only 18 inches in height, featuring chartreuse golden foliage with large grey dots. In the fall, it produces dark purple and white-speckled flowers, making it an excellent choice for woodland rock gardens. Its unique foliage and flowers add a touch of elegance to shaded garden areas.