Columbia Lily, Columbian Lily, Columbia Tiger Lily, Tiger Lily, Lilium bakeri, Lilium columbianum var. parvum, Lilium columbianum var. purpureum, Lilium howellii, Lilium lucidum, Lilium nitidum, Lilium purpurascens, Lilium washingtonianum var. parvum
Prized for its long flowering period, Lilium columbianum (Columbia Lily) is an erect bulbous perennial lily with an unbranched stem bearing whorls of lance-shaped leaves, 2-4 in. long (5-10 cm). From early summer to fall, depending on location, striking pendant to nodding flowers, 2 in. long (6 cm), ranging in color from yellow to orange to reddish, are loosely arranged in a bracteate raceme. Resembling a Turk’s cap with sepals and petals reflexed, the ravishing blossoms are adorned with a profusion of reddish to maroon spots. Six exerted stamens add further appeal. Fertile flowers produce seed capsules, which contain numerous small flattened seeds. These are wind dispersed when the capsule opens. Amazingly decorative, Lilium columbianum is quite prolific as mature bulbs can produce up to 20 blossoms per stem. Native to western North America, Lilium columbianum can be found in prairies, forest edges, forest openings, and meadows. Its large white ovoid bulb has been used for food (boiled, steamed, dried, and eaten raw), as a spice, and in soups by many Pacific Northwest tribes. Columbia Lily is not fragrant. Attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds, this lily variety comes back year after year. It is an eye-catching addition to the garden.
| Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Liliaceae |
| Genus | Lilium |
| Common names | Lily |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
| Depth | 4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | California, United States, Idaho, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Washington |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Butterfly Garden, Informal and Cottage, Pollinator Garden, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Liliaceae |
| Genus | Lilium |
| Common names | Lily |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
| Depth | 4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | California, United States, Idaho, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Washington |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Butterfly Garden, Informal and Cottage, Pollinator Garden, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Lilium columbianum (Columbia Lily) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Lilium columbianum (Columbia Lily) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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