Lilium parvum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kellogg
Source:
wcs
Year:
1862
Citation Micro:
Hesperian (San Francisco) 8: 163 (1862)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000677563
Common Names
- Small Lily
- Parvum Lily
- Dwarf Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lilium parvum (also called Small-flowered Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant that grows to a height of about 0.5 meters. It has long, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to the western United States and Canada and typically grows in meadows, pastures, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Lilium parvum is used in gardens as an ornamental plant, and its flowers are often used in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Lilium parvum flower is a bright orange-red color with six petals and a yellow anther. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and green with a single leaf.
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Lilium parvum is a short-lived perennial plant that is best grown from bulbs. Plant the bulbs in early spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The bulbs should be planted about 4 inches deep and spaced about 6 inches apart. Lilium parvum can be propagated by division in the spring. Divide the clumps of plants and replant them in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Lilium parvum
Lilium parvum is native to the eastern United States and can be found in moist woodlands, meadows, and along streams.
Lilium parvum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lilium parvum?
Lilium parvum
What are the common names of Lilium parvum?
Small-flowered Lily, Dwarf Lily, and Dwarf Tiger Lily
What is the growth habit of Lilium parvum?
Lilium parvum is a perennial herb with erect stems
Species in the Lilium genus
Lilium pumilum, Lilium primulinum, Lilium rubellum, Lilium sempervivoideum, Lilium sargentiae, Lilium saluenense, Lilium rubescens, Lilium rosthornii, Lilium rhodopeum, Lilium regale, Lilium pyrenaicum, Lilium pyi, Lilium pardalinum, Lilium paradoxum, Lilium papilliferum, Lilium oxypetalum, Lilium maritimum, Lilium polyphyllum, Lilium parryi, Lilium philadelphicum, Lilium poilanei, Lilium pomponium, Lilium ponticum, Lilium pensylvanicum, Lilium parvum, Lilium philippinense, Lilium henryi, Lilium henrici, Lilium hansonii, Lilium humboldtii, Lilium grayi, Lilium georgei, Lilium kelloggii, Lilium lankogense, Lilium lancifolium, Lilium kesselringianum, Lilium kelleyanum, Lilium davidii, Lilium duchartrei, Lilium concolor, Lilium columbianum, Lilium ledebourii, Lilium distichum, Lilium fargesii, Lilium elegans, Lilium medeoloides, Lilium martagon, Lilium occidentale, Lilium nobilissimum, Lilium michauxii,
Species in the Liliaceae family
Amana edulis, Amana erythronioides, Amana kuocangshanica, Amana anhuiensis, Amana wanzhensis, Calochortus albus, Calochortus amabilis, Calochortus ambiguus, Calochortus amoenus, Calochortus apiculatus, Calochortus argillosus, Calochortus aureus, Calochortus balsensis, Calochortus barbatus, Calochortus bruneaunis, Calochortus coeruleus, Calochortus catalinae, Calochortus cernuus, Calochortus clavatus, Calochortus concolor, Calochortus coxii, Calochortus dunnii, Calochortus elegans, Calochortus eurycarpus, Calochortus excavatus, Calochortus exilis, Calochortus fimbriatus, Calochortus flexuosus, Calochortus foliosus, Calochortus fuscus, Calochortus ghiesbreghtii, Calochortus greenei, Calochortus gunnisonii, Calochortus hartwegii, Calochortus howellii, Calochortus indecorus, Calochortus invenustus, Calochortus kennedyi, Calochortus leichtlinii, Calochortus longibarbatus, Calochortus luteus, Calochortus lyallii, Calochortus macrocarpus, Calochortus marcellae, Calochortus minimus, Calochortus monanthus, Calochortus monophyllus, Calochortus nigrescens, Calochortus nitidus, Calochortus nudus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-279890: Based on the initial data import
Albert Kellogg (1813-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kellogg' in the authors string.