Fire Lily (Lilium bulbiferum)

Family: Liliaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Lilium bulbiferum is a BULB growing to 1.2 m (4ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Sweet and mealy, they make very fair eating and can be used as a potato substitute. — Sweet and mealy, they make very fair eating and can be used as a potato substitute.

Habitat & North American Range

Scrub, amongst bracken and on rocky slopes. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)