Lilium occidentale (eureka lily) — Upright

Overview

Lilium occidentale is a upright bulbs in the genus Lilium, part of the Liliaceae family, with linear, lance-shaped foliage. Lilium occidentale grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and well-drained soils and neutral to slightly acidic pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders and cut flowers.

About

Lilium occidentale is a rare North American species of lily known by the common name western lily. It is native to northwestern California and southwestern Oregon. It grows in coastal prairie habitat, swamps and stagnant bogs with Drosera species, bluffs and sandy cliffs, and seaside spruce forests. This rare wildflower is limited in distribution and directly endangered by a number of environmental factors. Grow it in full sun and loam and well-drained soil. In UK gardens it is hardy in most of the UK (RHS H5). It works well for borders and cut flowers. It tolerates neutral to slightly acidic soils, moderate conditions and south-facing aspects. Plant bulbs in autumn in well-drained, humus-rich soil. Most prefer sun with cool roots.

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About the genus

Lilium is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants growing from bulbs, all with large and often prominent flowers. Lilies are a group of flowering plants which are important in culture and literature in much of the world. Most species are native to the Northern Hemisphere and their range is temperate climates and extends into the subtropics.

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