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Lilium columbianum

Family Liliaceae
Plant Type "bulb, corm or tuber"
Zone USDA:   4a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level
Height 1.5 - 1.8 m (5 - 6 ft)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description Lilium columbianum (Columbia lily) bears showy, bright orange and fragrant blossoms during early summer to mid summer. This "bulb, corm or tuber" is clump forming and has medium green foliage that is matte.
Typical Uses Border, cut flowers and wild flower.
Special Characteristics Hummingbirds are attracted to Lilium columbianum .
Cautions Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.