Wood Lily
Lilium philadelphicum var. andinum
Family: Liliaceae
Wood Lily grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained sandy soil. Water needs: Low to moderate.
How to Grow Wood Lily
Wood Lily growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Well-drained sandy soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.0, and Low to moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-7. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Wood Lily as 60-180 days with warm-cold stratification, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/2 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 2-4 years.
Plant Overview
Wood Lily (Lilium philadelphicum var. andinum) is listed in the Liliaceae family and categorized as a flower with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Difficult.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0396
- Family
- Liliaceae
- Plant type
- Flower
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Difficult
Growing Conditions
Wood Lily is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as low to moderate. The database soil reference is Well-drained sandy soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 3-7.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-7
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Well-drained sandy soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.0
- Water needs
- Low to moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 60-180 days with warm-cold stratification and the seed depth is 1/2 inch. The listed time to maturity is 2-4 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 60-180 days with warm-cold stratification
- Seed depth
- 1/2 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 2-4 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.