Description
Bundle of 5 large bulbs.
At a Glance: This perennial herb is well known for its unique orange flower. It can grow to be 24-48 in. tall and is often found in prairies, forest edges, forest openings, and meadows.
Leaves: This species has several whorls of lance-shaped leaves that are 2-4 in long and 1 in wide.
Flowers: Inflorescences are showy and bright orange with red or purple spots near the center. The flowers are nodding and the 6 tepals are recurved.
Growing Conditions:
| Sun/Shade Tolerance | Hydrology | Elevation Range |
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Full sun > 80%
Mostly sunny 60%-80%
Partial sun and shade 40%- 60%
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Dry
Moist
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Low elevation
Mid elevation
High elevation
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References:
MacKinnon, A., Pojar, J., & Alaback, P. B. (1994). Plants of the Pacific Northwest coast: Washington, Oregon, British Columbia & Alaska. Richmond, Wash: Lone Pine Publishing.
Lilium columbianum. WNPS. (n.d.). https://www.wnps.org/native-plant-directory/145-lilium-columbianum
