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Lilium humboldtii

Humboldt Lily

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Description

Humboldt Lily is a native, dryland lily that blooms with unusual red-yellow flowers, 3-4", on spikes. It needs sun and excellent drainage in the garden. It is often found on sunny chaparral slopes. In higher elevations it can grow to 6'.

 

Plant Type

Grass

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Orange, Red, Yellow

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Background, Perennial Border

Special Uses

Container, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.