Western Lily 🛑 Endangered

Lilium occidentale

Western Lily

Jennie Sperling

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Liliaceae
Genus:
Lilium
Species:
Lilium occidentale

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Geophyte
Height:
6-8 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun, jul, aug
Bloom Colors:
Red, Orange, Yellow, Green

Native Range

United States: California, Oregon

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
Prefers coastal habitats with high organic content

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: 30 days of warm/moist stratification followed by a cold treatment extending until germination

Establishment: Limited distribution in California and Oregon

Source: npn.rngr.net