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Miller, Holmes O.
Lilium parvum
Lilium parvum Kellogg
Alpine Lily, Fairy Lily, Sierra Tiger Lily, Sierran Tiger Lily
Liliaceae (Lily Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: LIPA3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Creeping by rhizomatous bulbs, this 2-6 ft. lily bears narrow, light-green, scattered leaves and vivid-orange, maroon-spotted flowers. The flowers are smaller than other lilies, are held horizontally, and have a flaring bell shade.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Flower:
Size Class: 3-6 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: OrangeBloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: CA , NV , ORNative Distribution: CA Sierra Nevadas
Native Habitat: Boggy swamp or stream edges; often among alders & willows; from 6500-9000 ft.
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part ShadeSoil Moisture: Moist
Soil Description: Moist soils.
Conditions Comments: Not Available
Propagation
Description: Increase using bulb scales or offsets or seed. Sow outdoors in summer or fall for germination the following spring. Seedlings take several years to flower.Seed Collection: Not Available
Commercially Avail: yes
National Wetland Indicator Status
| Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
| Status: | OBL | OBL |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Lilium parvum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Lilium parvum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lilium parvum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff