wetland wildflower
Sierra Tiger Lily
Lilium parvum
Also known as Sierran Tiger Lily, Fairy Lily, Alpine Lily
1 of 2Native to California and Nevada
California Sierra Nevadas
- Light Partial shade Sun tolerance
- Moisture Moist Moisture preference
- Zones n/a Cold to heat range
- Bloom Jul–Sep Flowering time
- Height up to 6 ft to 1.8 m
- Life cycle Perennial Annual to perennial
In the garden
A wetland wildflower for partial shade and evenly moist soil. At up to 6 ft, it needs room in rain gardens, pond edges, and damp low spots.
Growing conditions
Light
Full sun Partial shade Full shade
Moisture
Dry Moist Wet
Pollinators & wildlife
- Butterflies Western Tiger Swallowtail
Butterflies that use this plant
Documented host and nectar records. Each links to a planting guide for that butterfly.
Full plant details
Where it grows
- Habitat
- WetlandThe wild plant community it grows in.
- Native range
- California and NevadaUnited States (2): CA, NV. Where it grows wild on its own, by state and province.
- Native distribution
- California Sierra NevadasThe same native range, usually more exact than the state list, and often noting where it has spread beyond it.
Growing conditions
- Light
- Partial shadeHow much sun it takes, from full sun to full shade.
- Moisture
- MoistThe soil dampness it prefers, from dry to wet.
- Soil
- Moist soilsThe soils it grows in naturally.
Growth & form
- Height
- up to 6 ft (to 1.8 m)Typical mature height.
- Life cycle
- PerennialWhether it lives a single season (annual), two (biennial), or returns for years (perennial).
Flowers, foliage & fruit
- Type
- WildflowerWhat kind of plant it is.
- Bloom
- Jul–SepWhen it flowers.
- Flower color
- OrangeThe bloom color, or colors.
- Toxicity
- None knownWhether any part is poisonous to people or pets.