Lilium bolanderi

Also Known As

Bolander's Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 24"-48"
W: 12"

planting zones

7a-11

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Lilium bolanderi plant details

Lilium bolanderi is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lilium bolanderi

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 24 IN - 48 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lilium bolanderi

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Blooms: summer, purple-red, dark red spotting/ deciduous Zone 7-9. 3', PNW, part shade-sun, moist, well drained

By: Keeping it Green Nursery

These perennials are grown from virus free stock raised from seed that was wild collected in its native habitat in the Siskiyou Mountains. Stems, to 24-48" have waxy, glaucous leaves in whorls and, in early summer, produce stunning, brick-red flowers, bell-shaped and pendant with dark spots on the inner petals, up to 9 per stem. A drought tolerant lily that prefers well-drained, mineral and little summer water. Frost hardy to at least USDA zone 7.