Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
columbianum
ID:
678843

Status:
valid

Authors:
hort. ex Leichtlin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
J. Soc. Centr. Hort. France , sér. 2, 5: 98 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000678175



Common Names

  • Columbianum Lilium
  • Columbian Lily
  • Columbian Tiger Lily


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Synonyms

  • Lilium sayii Nutt. ex Duch. [unknown]
  • Lilium parviflorum hort. ex Flor. [unknown]
  • Lilium nitidum Hort.Bull ex Baker [unknown]
  • Lilium lucidum Kellogg [unknown]
  • Lilium californicum hort. ex Duch. [unknown]
  • Lilium purdyi Waugh [unknown]
  • Lilium canadense minus Alph.Wood [unknown]
  • Lilium canadense walkeri Alph.Wood [unknown]
  • Lilium bakeri Purdy [unknown]
  • Lilium canadense parviflorum Hook. [unknown]

Description

Lilium columbianum (also called Columbian Lily, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to North America. It grows in moist, sandy soils in meadows, woodlands, and other habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lilium columbianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in flower arrangements. It is known for its fragrant flowers and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lilium columbianum is a large, white, trumpet-shaped flower with six petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lilium columbianum is a species of lily native to western North America. It is a hardy perennial that grows in moist meadows, woodlands, and along streams. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be divided in the spring or fall and replanted in well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in the fall and will germinate in the spring. The plants should be grown in full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Lilium columbianum

Lilium columbianum is native to the western United States and Canada.

Lilium columbianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lilium columbianum?

Lilium columbianum

What is the common name of Lilium columbianum?

Columbia Lily

Where is Lilium columbianum native to?

North America

Species in the Lilium genus

Lilium pumilum, Lilium primulinum, Lilium rubellum, Lilium sempervivoideum, Lilium sargentiae, Lilium saluenense, Lilium rubescens, Lilium rosthornii, Lilium rhodopeum, Lilium regale, Lilium pyrenaicum, Lilium pyi, Lilium pardalinum, Lilium paradoxum, Lilium papilliferum, Lilium oxypetalum, Lilium maritimum, Lilium polyphyllum, Lilium parryi, Lilium philadelphicum, Lilium poilanei, Lilium pomponium, Lilium ponticum, Lilium pensylvanicum, Lilium parvum, Lilium philippinense, Lilium henryi, Lilium henrici, Lilium hansonii, Lilium humboldtii, Lilium grayi, Lilium georgei, Lilium kelloggii, Lilium lankogense, Lilium lancifolium, Lilium kesselringianum, Lilium kelleyanum, Lilium davidii, Lilium duchartrei, Lilium concolor, Lilium columbianum, Lilium ledebourii, Lilium distichum, Lilium fargesii, Lilium elegans, Lilium medeoloides, Lilium martagon, Lilium occidentale, Lilium nobilissimum, Lilium michauxii,

Species in the Liliaceae family

Amana edulis, Amana erythronioides, Amana kuocangshanica, Amana anhuiensis, Amana wanzhensis, Calochortus albus, Calochortus amabilis, Calochortus ambiguus, Calochortus amoenus, Calochortus apiculatus, Calochortus argillosus, Calochortus aureus, Calochortus balsensis, Calochortus barbatus, Calochortus bruneaunis, Calochortus coeruleus, Calochortus catalinae, Calochortus cernuus, Calochortus clavatus, Calochortus concolor, Calochortus coxii, Calochortus dunnii, Calochortus elegans, Calochortus eurycarpus, Calochortus excavatus, Calochortus exilis, Calochortus fimbriatus, Calochortus flexuosus, Calochortus foliosus, Calochortus fuscus, Calochortus ghiesbreghtii, Calochortus greenei, Calochortus gunnisonii, Calochortus hartwegii, Calochortus howellii, Calochortus indecorus, Calochortus invenustus, Calochortus kennedyi, Calochortus leichtlinii, Calochortus longibarbatus, Calochortus luteus, Calochortus lyallii, Calochortus macrocarpus, Calochortus marcellae, Calochortus minimus, Calochortus monanthus, Calochortus monophyllus, Calochortus nigrescens, Calochortus nitidus, Calochortus nudus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-279953: Based on the initial data import
Max Leichtlin (1831-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leichtlin' in the authors string.