General Information
Status in Florida: Native
Native Habitat: Wet pine flatwoods, savannas, bogs, moist meadows
Native States: FL, GA, SC, NC, AL, MS
Growing Zones: 6–9
Size at Maturity: 1–3 feet tall, 0.5–1 foot wide
Phenology: Winter dormant
Life Cycle: Perennial
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Growth Habit: Upright, herbaceous
Bloom Season: Late summer to fall (August to October)
Bloom Color: Bright orange-red with yellow throat and maroon spots
Growth Conditions
Sunlight Requirements: Full-Part
Soil Texture: Sand, loam, acidic, well-drained but moist
Soil pH: Acidic
Moisture Requirements: Moist to wet
Tolerance to Salt Spray: Low/None
Keystone Plant: No
Landscape Considerations
Recommended Landscape Uses: Wildflower gardens, wetland restorations, native plant displays, specialty collectors’ gardens
Maintenance Tips: Needs consistent moisture and acidic soil; do not let soil dry out completely; mulch with pine needles or leaf litter
Considerations: Difficult to cultivate outside of native habitat; not drought tolerant
Hurricane Wind Resistant: No
Erosion Control: No
Nitrogen Fixing: No
Other Information
Edible: No
Pet Safe: Caution (lilies are toxic to cats)
Deer and Rabbit Resistance: No
Historical Medicinal Uses: No widely documented uses
Florida Native Companion Plant: Pinewoods Aster, Yellow-eyed Grass, Hatpins, Sabatia
Wildlife Benefit: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
Caterpillar Host Plant: No