Lilium columbianum Columbia tiger lily (Liliaceae)

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Lilium columbianum
Columbia tiger lily
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The Lilium columbianum plant species is found in Western N. America - British Columbia to California. It is a member of the Liliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Columbia tiger lily. Some home gardeners know the variety as L. nitidum. L. parviflorum. W.G.Smith.

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Latin Name:  Lilium columbianum
Common Name:  Columbia tiger lily
Family:  Liliaceae
Author:  Hans.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.5   Mature Width:  0.25

Habitat:  Moist soils in woodlands, meadows, amongst ferns and amongst shrubs in sun or shade from sea level to 1500 metres[47, 90].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a moist not too heavy well-drained acid loam in light shade[47, 143]. Succeeds in full sun[143]. Plant bulbs 10 - 15cm deep[143]. Early to mid autumn is the best time to plant out the bulbs in cool temperate areas, in warmer areas they can be planted out as late as late autumn[200]. The plant should be protected against rabbits and slugs in early spring. If the shoot tip is eaten out the bulb will not grow in that year and will lose vigour[200].

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