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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) — feeding the bulbs for next season's display; you may deadhead to promote the plant's vigor, image 119
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 74
Leopard Lily (Lilium Pardalinum) — this species should be mulched to keep the roots cool and conserve moisture; recognizable by its fiery orange blossoms
Leopard Lily (Lilium Pardalinum) — fiery hues of orange-red with distinctive brownish-purple spots - a pattern reminiscent of a leopard's coat
Leopard Lily (Lilium Pardalinum) — This native of the western United States thrives in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9
Leopard Lily (Lilium Pardalinum) — the Leopard Lily requires well-drained soil rich in organic matter
Leopard Lily (Lilium Pardalinum) — orange flowers in the garden; fiery hues of orange-red with distinctive brownish-purple spots - a pattern, image 91
Leopard Lily (Lilium Pardalinum) — though it can tolerate full sun in cooler climates; blooming in early to mid-summer
Leopard Lily (Lilium Pardalinum) — reaching heights of 3 to 6 feet with a spread of approximately 12 to 18 inches; the plant features lance-shaped, image 73
Leopard Lily (Lilium Pardalinum) — particularly during the blooming period; regular watering is necessary, image 114
Leopard Lily (Lilium Pardalinum) — This native of the western United States thrives in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9; this plant thrives in moist, image 103
Leopard Lily (Lilium Pardalinum) — fiery hues of orange-red with distinctive brownish-purple spots - a pattern reminiscent of a leopard's coat; it, image 76
Leopard Lily (Lilium Pardalinum) — particularly during the blooming period; regular watering is necessary, image 83
Lilium Pardalinum
Lilium Pardalinum
Lilium Pardalinum
Lilium Pardalinum
Lilium Pardalinum
Lilium Pardalinum
Lilium Pardalinum
Lilium Pardalinum
Lilium Pardalinum
Lilium Pardalinum
Lilium Pardalinum
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