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    Lilium humboldtii

    Also Known As

    • Humboldt's Lily

    Plant type

    bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 36"-72'
    • W: 8"-16"

    planting zones

    • 5a-10b

    Lilium humboldtii plant details

    Lilium humboldtii is a broadleaf deciduous bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer orange and yellow flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lilium humboldtii

    Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: liliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 8 IN - 16 IN - wide, 36 IN - 72 FT - tall
    Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lilium humboldtii

    USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Lilium humboldtii plant

    How to Grow Lilium humboldtii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • orange
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • hummingbirds

    • Fruit

      • green

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 8"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 2'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
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    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

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    Width: 12"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 6'

    Width: 12"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
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