Out of the more than 3,000 native plants in Illinois, only 57 have orange flowers, according to state botanist Paul Marcum.

Lately, each morning, I have been greeted by an enormous bed of bright orange lilies. In addition to the brilliant orange ...

09:22, Thu, Jun 5, 2025 Updated: 09:26, Thu, Jun 5, 2025 Orange lilies should be fed one thing every two weeks so they thrive over summer and don't die before their season is through. These unique ...

Rising 8 feet tall over the prairie, a large stand of native turk’s cap lilies in full bloom during mid-July is a dramatic scene. The massive plants can have up to 50 blooms per stalk, each nearly 4 ...