Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
washingtonianum
ID:
681238

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kellogg

Source:
wcs

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Hesperian (San Francisco) 3: 340 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680571



Common Names

  • Washington lily
  • Lilium washingtonianum
  • Washington lily


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Synonyms

  • Lilium bartramii Nutt. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Lilium washingtonianum washingtonianum [unknown]

Description

Lilium washingtonianum (also called Washington 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 washingtonianum is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cut flower for bouquets and floral arrangements.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lilium washingtonianum sub. purpurascens (Stearn) M.W.Skinner
Lilium washingtonianum sub. washingtonianum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lilium washingtonianum has white, trumpet-shaped flowers with six petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lilium washingtonianum is a perennial plant that is best grown from bulbs. It can be propagated by planting the bulbs in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The bulbs should be planted in the fall and should be spaced about 6-8 inches apart. The plant is drought tolerant and does not require much care.

Where to Find Lilium washingtonianum

Lilium washingtonianum can be found in the western United States, from California to Washington.

Lilium washingtonianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lilium washingtonianum?

Lilium washingtonianum

What is the optimal soil type for Lilium washingtonianum?

Well-drained soil

What is the optimal temperature for Lilium washingtonianum?

Between 10-25°C

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-280210: Based on the initial data import
Albert Kellogg (1813-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kellogg' in the authors string.