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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:

An easy water-wise improvement in lawn areas is to change high output spray sprinkler nozzles to low-flow rotators.

You'll have less runoff and be less likely to apply more water than is needed.