Checker Lily is a captivating plant with bell-shaped flowers that exhibit a unique checkerboard pattern. The flowers can vary in color from greenish-yellow to deep purple. It is a member of the lily family and blooms in spring.
Best time to see a Checker Lily
The best time to see a Checker Lily is March–April, when about 68% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 17,060 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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