Spotted Lily
Lilium columbianum
Last reviewed: June 2026
Spotted Lily (Lilium columbianum) is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs (aspca.org, last reviewed 2026-05-21). If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–48" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
CA, ID, MT, OR and 1 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, beetles
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Spotted lily produces elegant orange flowers with dark spots on tall stems. The plant grows from bulbs and creates attractive vertical accents in partially shaded gardens. After blooming, the foliage dies back naturally in late summer.
In an HOA neighborhood
Spotted Lily is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.
Works well in: foundation, mid zone, backyard only.
- Goes completely dormant after blooming
- May appear too wild for formal settings
Wildlife value
The bright orange flowers attract bees, butterflies, and beetles during summer bloom period. The nectar-rich blooms are particularly valuable for native pollinators.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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