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Leopard Lily

Lilium Pardalinum

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Overview

The Leopard Lily (Lilium pardalinum) is a striking perennial, native to the West Coast of the U.S. It flourishes in full sun to partial shade, reaching heights of 3 to 6 feet. Recognizable by its fiery orange blossoms, adorned with brownish-purple spots, this plant thrives in moist, well-drained soils. Blooming in early to mid-summer, it's perfect for adding a splash of color to woodland gardens or as an elegant, eye-catching border.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Very LowZones 4–10Type BulbClimate Temperate
Leopard Lily (Lilium Pardalinum) — it's perfect for adding a splash of color to woodland gardens or as an elegant; the petals curve backward, image 100

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Bulb
Family
Liliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Leopard Lily (Lilium Pardalinum) — the Leopard Lily requires well-drained soil rich in organic matter; this species should be mulched to keep the roots cool
Leopard Lily (Lilium Pardalinum) — it's perfect for adding a splash of color to woodland gardens or as an elegant
Leopard Lily (Lilium Pardalinum) — bulb with orange blooms; particularly during the blooming period, image 123
Leopard Lily (Lilium Pardalinum) — the Leopard Lily requires well-drained soil rich in organic matter; this species should be mulched to keep the, image 110
Leopard Lily (Lilium Pardalinum) — adding dynamic life to your client's garden sanctuary
Leopard Lily (Lilium Pardalinum) — Blooming in early to mid-summer
Leopard Lily (Lilium Pardalinum) — particularly during the blooming period
Leopard Lily (Lilium Pardalinum) — Recognizable by its fiery orange blossoms; and it performs best in partial shade
Leopard Lily (Lilium Pardalinum) — bulb with orange blooms
Leopard Lily (Lilium Pardalinum) — you may deadhead to promote the plant's vigor
Leopard Lily (Lilium Pardalinum) — adorned with brownish-purple spots; but leave the stalks to die back naturally, image 66
Leopard Lily (Lilium Pardalinum) — and it performs best in partial shade
Leopard Lily (Lilium Pardalinum) — it's perfect for adding a splash of color to woodland gardens or as an elegant; the petals curve backward
Leopard Lily (Lilium Pardalinum) — but leave the stalks to die back naturally
Leopard Lily (Lilium Pardalinum) — Blooming in early to mid-summer; commonly referred to as the Leopard Lily
Leopard Lily (Lilium Pardalinum) — is a strikingly beautiful ornamental plant that makes a bold statement in any garden landscape; orange flowers, image 71
Leopard Lily (Lilium Pardalinum) — The plant features lance-shaped leaves that cluster in whorls along the stem; though it can tolerate full sun in, image 105
Leopard Lily (Lilium Pardalinum) — but leave the stalks to die back naturally; the Leopard Lily requires well-drained soil rich in organic matter, image 87
Leopard Lily (Lilium Pardalinum) — Recognizable by its fiery orange blossoms
Leopard Lily (Lilium Pardalinum) — but leave the stalks to die back naturally; the Leopard Lily requires well-drained soil rich in organic matter, image 118
Leopard Lily (Lilium Pardalinum) — bulb for full or half; adding dynamic life to your client's garden sanctuary, image 124
Leopard Lily (Lilium Pardalinum) — nodding blooms up to 4 inches wide; feeding the bulbs for next season's display
Leopard Lily (Lilium Pardalinum) — orange flowers in the garden; fiery hues of orange-red with distinctive brownish-purple spots - a pattern, image 122
Leopard Lily (Lilium Pardalinum) — is a strikingly beautiful ornamental plant that makes a bold statement in any garden landscape; orange flowers, image 133
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