Description
Wild Tiger Lily
Scientific Name: Lilium columbianum
Add a spectacular native wildflower to your landscape with Wild Tiger Lily (Lilium columbianum), also known as Columbia Lily, found in meadows and open forests throughout British Columbia. Its brilliant orange blooms are a showstopper.
Wild Tiger Lily is well adapted to the well-drained soils of Interior BC. Its tall stems, whorled leaves, and nodding spotted orange flowers make it a stunning choice for pollinator gardens, woodland edges, and native meadows.
Growing naturally in meadows, thickets, and open forests, this striking lily draws hummingbirds and butterflies while adding dramatic vertical colour to native plantings.
Features
- Native to British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest
- Brilliant orange nodding spotted flowers
- Tall, dramatic vertical form
- Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
- Thrives in meadows and open forests
- Supports a range of native pollinators
- Ideal for pollinator and meadow plantings
Growing Information
Mature Height: 0.5 to 1.2 m (1.5 to 4 ft)
Spread: 20 to 40 cm (8 to 16 in)
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Requirements: Moist to well-drained soils
Moisture Requirements: Low to moderate
Hardiness Zone: 3 to 7
Ecological Benefits
Wild Tiger Lily provides nectar for hummingbirds, butterflies, and native bees, adding both beauty and pollinator value to native plantings. This striking wildflower supports pollinator habitat in meadows and woodland edges. Note that wild lily populations are sensitive, so nursery-grown plants help protect wild stands.
Please note: As a native plant, size and appearance may vary depending on the season and stage of growth.
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