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Lilium pardalinum
Lilium pardalinum Kellogg
Leopard Lily, Tiger Lily, Panther Lily
Liliaceae (Lily Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: LIPA
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
This is an extremely variable, colony-forming lily, spreading by creeping, rhizomatous bulbs. Considered "charming" and "graceful," the stout stems are 3-6 ft. high with whorls of pale- to deep-green, narrow leaves. Each stem bears one to several nodding, yellow, orange or red, maroon-spotted flowers at its apex.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Flower:
Size Class: 3-6 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Red , Orange , YellowBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: CA , ORNative Distribution: CA Coast Ranges & Sierra Nevadas to s. OR
Native Habitat: Conifer stream banks & springy places; up to 6000 ft.
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part ShadeSoil Description: Deep, loose, moist, but well-drained, soils.
Conditions Comments: This lily is considered the easiest of the native Pacific Coast lilies to grow and maintain. It is disease resistant and widely available.
Benefit
Use Food: Bulbs consumed by indigenous peoples.Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Propagation
Description: Increase using bulb scales or offsets or seed. Sow outdoors in summer for germination the following spring. Seedlings take 4-5 years to flower; bulb divisions take 2 years. In early spring, divide the 1/2 in. scales and entire bulblets from mature bulbSeed Collection: Not Available
Commercially Avail: yes
Find Seed or Plants
Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACW | FACW |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR
Bibliography
Bibref 1218 - Tending the Wild: Native American Knowledge and the Management of California's Natural Resources (2006) Anderson, M. KatSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Lilium pardalinum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Lilium pardalinum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lilium pardalinum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2010-10-04Research By: TWC Staff