Lilium wardii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Stapf ex W.W.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
J. Roy. Hort. Soc. 57: 291 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680364
Common Names
- Lilium wardii
- Wardii Lilium
- Ward's Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lilium wardii (also called Ward's lily, among many other common names) is a species of lily native to western North America. It has fragrant, nodding flowers with six tepals, each tepal marked with a yellow spot. It grows in moist meadows and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Lilium wardii is a popular ornamental plant, often used as a border or accent plant in gardens. It has fragrant, white flowers that bloom in the summer and attract birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lilium wardii is a large, white, trumpet-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and oval-shaped with a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lilium wardii can be propagated by division or bulbils. Bulbils should be planted in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist and in a warm, humid environment. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained, light soil mix.
Where to Find Lilium wardii
Lilium wardii can be found in the Himalayan regions of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.
Lilium wardii FAQ
What is the growth rate of Lilium wardii?
Lilium wardii has a moderate growth rate, growing up to 3 feet per year.
What is the best soil type for Lilium wardii?
Lilium wardii prefers well-drained, sandy soil.
What is the ideal temperature for Lilium wardii?
Lilium wardii prefers temperatures between 40-85 degrees Fahrenheit.
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-280191: Based on the initial data import
William Wright Smith (1875-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Sm.' in the authors string.
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.