Lilium columbianum

Columbia Lily

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Hardy perennial bulb native to NW North America, featuring fragrant white trumpet flowers with red spots in summer; thrives in moist woodland edges or meadows.
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Plant Details

Common Name Columbia Lily
Family Liliaceae
Genus Lilium
Species Columbianum
Origin North America
Blooming Summer, typically June to August depending on elevation and climate zone.
Leaf Color Blue-green to medium green
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, well-drained organic soil with high humus content; avoid waterlogged conditions to prevent bulb rot.

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during active growth and flowering; allow to dry slightly after foliage dies back for dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun in cooler climates, partial shade in hot regions to protect blooms from scorching.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced bulb fertilizer at planting and again when buds appear; avoid high nitrogen which promotes leaves over flowers.

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Pruning

Remove spent flower heads to prevent seed set; cut stems to ground level after yellowing in autumn.

Pest Control Aphid Lily Beetle Slug

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 82°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
800 – 15000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 3000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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