Lilium Pardalinum Giganteum

The giganteum form of the leopard lily produces towering stems that may carry a spectacular cluster of nodding Turk's-cap flowers. Brilliant orange-red petals recurve around a yellow throat and are densely freckled with maroon, creating the spotted pattern behind the names leopard and panther lily. Native Lilium pardalinum grows along streams, springs and wet meadows from Oregon into California, spreading slowly by rhizomatous bulbs. This giant form is a dramatic choice for a spacious, moisture-retentive border with cool roots, good airflow and no stagnant water.