Pine lily (Lilium catesbaei) is in the lily family family (Liliaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 2,095 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in September.
Nationally it blooms mainly from August to October, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
Conservation status (iNaturalist): G4.
When to photograph Pine lily: observations by month (U.S.)
About Pine lily
Lilium catesbaei, sometimes known as Catesby's lily, pine lily, leopard lily, tiger lily, or southern-red lily is a native of Florida and the coastal regions of the American Southeast, where it usually grows in damp areas from Louisiana to Virginia.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Pine lily by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 1,720 | September | Aug–Oct |
| North Carolina | 132 | August | Aug–Sep |
| Mississippi | 87 | September | Aug–Sep |
| Alabama | 62 | September | Aug–Sep |
| South Carolina | 46 | August | Aug–Sep |
| Georgia | 42 | August | Jul–Aug |
| Louisiana | 6 | August | Aug–Sep |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (lily family)
Yellow Trout Lily
Checker Lily
White Globe Lily
Leichtlin's Mariposa Lily
Yellow Mariposa Lily
White Fawnlily
Tolmie's pussy ears
Gunnison's Mariposa Lily
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Pine lily?
Nationally, September has the most observations, with the main season from August to October.
Where is Pine lily most often seen?
The most observations come from Florida, North Carolina, Mississippi.