seeds: Lilium philadelphicum (wood lily)

Includes a brochure with instructions on how to sow native seeds.

Seed sowing instructions

code C(60) = Needs at least 60 days of cold moist stratification.
You can find more information about how to sow native seeds HERE.

Plant information

Wood lily's orange/red blooms produces abundant nectar and pollen, supporting wildlife from hummingbirds, butterflies, to bumblebees. Bonus: it's just a stunning addition to any garden.

With a height of 1-3 feet, these elegant flowers make a beautiful statement and are perfect for bordering paths and walkways. They thrive in well-drained soil and prefer full sun to partial shade.

Many bird species are known to forage for the seeds of the wood lily, making it a valuable food source for local wildlife. Add some wood lilies to your garden and watch as they attract a beautiful array of butterflies and birds while adding a pop of color to your landscape.

seeds: Lilium philadelphicum (wood lily)

Name: seeds: Lilium philadelphicum (wood lily)
SKU: SEED-LIL-PHI

$4.75

Quantity

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packet 25 seeds

stratification code
C(60)

type: Perennial

sun needs: Full sun to part sun

water needs: Average to moist soil

height: Ht. 1-3'

plant spacing: space 12-18" apart

bloom time: July, August

bloom color: Orange

A	Seed should germinate when sown in a warm location.
B	Hot water treatment: Bring water to a boil, remove from heat, pour over seeds, and soak for 24 hours.. Generally this is for seed with a thick seedcoat.
C	(# of days of cold moist stratification) Seeds germinate after a period of cold, moist stratification. Mix seeds with a handful of damp vermiculite or clean sand (moist—but not wet). Place mixture in a sealed plastic bag and store in a refrigerator, NOT the freezer.
D	Sow on the surface of the soil. Generally these seeds are very small.
E	These seeds need a 60-90 day warm, moist period followed by a 60-90 day cold, moist period.
F	These seeds need a 60-90 day cold, moist period followed by a 60-90 day warm, moist period followed by a 2nd cold, 60-90 day moist period.
G	Highest germination rate in cool soil.
H	Seeds need scarification: One way this can be achieved is to rub the seed between two sheets of sand paper. If code "C" is also called for, scarify first.
I	Legume Inoculant (more info next year).
J	Legume seeds (more info next year).
K	Parasitic species which needs a host plant.
L	Plant fresh seed or keep seed moist.
M	Best results when seed sown outdoors in the fall for a natural winter.

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seeds: Lilium philadelphicum (wood lily)

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seeds: Lilium philadelphicum (wood lily)

type:	Perennial
sun needs:	Full sun to part sun
water needs:	Average to moist soil
height:	Ht. 1-3'
plant spacing:	space 12-18" apart
bloom time:	July, August
bloom color:	Orange