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Lilium columbianum

Also Known As

Columbia Lily
Columbian Lily
Oregon Lily
Tiger Lily

Plant type

perennial, herb, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 5'-8'
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Lilium columbianum plant details

Lilium columbianum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber or herb with green foliage. In fall and summer orange flowers emerge. Attracts birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lilium columbianum

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber or herb
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 5 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lilium columbianum

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Wonderful bright-orange flowers (borne in clusters from just a few or up to 30!) are strongly reflexed showing off numerous maroon spots and chocolate-purple anthers. Dark-green leaves are arranged in whorls around the stem of this breathtaking 3-6? lily; a lover of rich moist woodlands, these western natives can also be grown in drier meadows. The bulbs were used by Native Americans as a food source. S-Sh/M

By: Forestfarm

The native tiger lily has bright orange speckled flowers with recurved petals and protruding anthers. Blossoms are suspended on tall stems like a carnival ride! It's always exciting to see them growing in the wild; why not bring them into your garden and you'll never miss their bloom. Stems to 5 ft tall and elegant. Minimum temperature: -20°F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Blooms: summer, orange-yellow, dark red spotting/ deciduous Zone 4-9. 3', PNW, part shade-sun, moist, well drained

By: Keeping it Green Nursery

Yellow flowers/red spots. 5 to 6 ft. tall.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Our Washington native Columbia Tiger Lily. Often glimpsed along road edges or growing in scattered abandon on lower slopes in the Olympics and Cascades if one is lucky enough to be hiking. Usually 6-10 (rarely up to 30) orangish Turk's Cap flowers with purple spots.