Plant Description

Lilium columbianum

Tiger Lily is a fairly large plant that produces bright orange flowers, known to be attractive to hummingbirds.

A close up of an orange Tiger Lily flower, against a black background.

A Tiger Lily flower against a black background.

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Characteristic Plant Information
Height Up to 6 ft
Growth Rate Moderate
Life Cycle Perennial
Moisture Use Moderate-High
Drought Tolerance Withstands summer drought well
Deer Browse Yes
Wildlife Value Good for insect pollinators, other beneficial insects, hummingbirds, and other birds and mammals
Hardiness USDA Zones 5-9
Bloom Time May-August
Bloom Color Orange to red, often with darker spots
Habitat Type Meadows, streambanks, rock gardens, woodlands

SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION

Classification Scientific Name
Kingdom Plantae
Clade Angiosperms
Clade Monocots
Order Liliales
Family Liliaceae
Genus Lilium
Species L. columbianum

Planting information

Sun

Full sun to partial shade

Soil

Best in fertile, moist, slightly acidic soils

Special Uses

Great for many varieties of small wildlife such as insects, small mammals, and birds

Ease of Care

Easy

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