Washington Lily
Lilium washingtonianum
Last reviewed: June 2026
Washington Lily (Lilium washingtonianum) 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
low
Size
24"–60" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul
Native to
CA, OR
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, moths
Browse plants for this ecoregion
This elegant native perennial has tall stalks of fragrant white trumpet-shaped flowers that often have purple spots. This stunning plant grows from a bulb and blooms in early summer, making a striking vertical accent in partly shaded gardens. It prefers well-drained soil and moderate to low water once established.
In an HOA neighborhood
Washington Lily is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, mid zone, backyard only.
- Foliage dies back after blooming season
- May need staking to prevent flower stalks from leaning
Wildlife value
This lily serves as an important nectar source for native bees, butterflies, and moths. The large, fragrant blooms particularly attract sphinx moths which help pollinate this beautiful native.
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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