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Lilium philadelphicum var. andinum
Lilium philadelphicum L. var. andinum (Nutt.) Ker Gawl.
Western Wood Lily, Western Red Lily, Wood Lily
Liliaceae (Lily Family)
Synonym(s): Lilium andinum, Lilium montanum, Lilium philadelphicum var. montanum, Lilium umbellatum
USDA Symbol: LIPHA
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
The lower leaves of this western variety of Lilium philadelphicum are scattered instead of whorled.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 4 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: OrangeBloom Time: Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: CO , IA , IL , IN , KY , MI , MN , MT , ND , NE , NM , OH , SD , TX , WI , WYCanada: BC , SK
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE
Bibliography
Bibref 946 - Gardening with Prairie Plants: How to Create Beautiful Native Landscapes (2002) Wasowski, SallySearch More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 80 - Illinois Wildflowers (2002) John Hilty
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Lilium philadelphicum var. andinum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Lilium philadelphicum var. andinum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lilium philadelphicum var. andinum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-04-11Research By: TWC Staff