Western Lily 🛑 Endangered
Lilium occidentale
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