How much sun does Alpine lily need?

Alpine lily grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Alpine lily bloom?

Alpine lily blooms in June, July, and August.

Where is Alpine lily native?

Alpine lily (Lilium parvum) is native to CA, NV, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

Is Alpine lily toxic to cats?

Yes. Alpine lily is listed as toxic to cats by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (aspca.org). If your cat has been exposed, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.

What pollinators does Alpine lily attract?

Alpine lily draws hummingbirds and butterflies.

Alpine lily

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Lilium parvum

Last reviewed: September 2026

Alpine lily (Lilium parvum) is a perennial forb native to CA, NV. It blooms in June, July, and August. The flowers draw hummingbirds and butterflies.

Alpine lily (Lilium parvum) is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs (aspca.org (opens in new tab), last reviewed 2026-08-15). If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

part sun

Water

high

Size

24"–60" H × 8"–14" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

CA, NV

Pollinators

hummingbirds, butterflies

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Northwestern Forested Mountains Sierra Nevada

A tall, slender wildflower called the alpine lily, with whorled leaves along an upright stem topped by several nodding orange to red flowers with dark spotting, blooming in mid-summer along mountain streams.

Growing Alpine lily

Grow Alpine lily in part sun and high water. Mature plants reach 24 to 60 inches tall and spread 8 to 14 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Its nodding summer flowers are a favorite nectar source for hummingbirds and swallowtail butterflies.

Common questions

How much sun does Alpine lily need?: Alpine lily grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Alpine lily bloom?: Alpine lily blooms in June, July, and August.
Where is Alpine lily native?: Alpine lily (Lilium parvum) is native to CA, NV, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
Is Alpine lily toxic to dogs?: Alpine lily is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs (aspca.org).
Is Alpine lily toxic to cats?: Yes. Alpine lily is listed as toxic to cats by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (aspca.org). If your cat has been exposed, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.
What pollinators does Alpine lily attract?: Alpine lily draws hummingbirds and butterflies.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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