Lilium pyrenaicum Plant Care

Lilium pyrenaicum Gouan

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Lilium pyrenaicum is native to montane regions, mainly the Pyrenees, from Spain and eastwards, with the range extending into the Caucasus. It grows up to 1.3 m high.

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Water

Every 4–7 days

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Temp

50–75°F

Humidity

40–70%

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How do you care for Lilium pyrenaicum?

Water Lilium pyrenaicum every 4–7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.

Where Is the Lilium pyrenaicum Native To?

Native range5 countries

What Is the Lilium pyrenaicum?

Lilium pyrenaicum (Lilium pyrenaicum) belongs to the Liliaceae family within the Lilium genus. Lilium pyrenaicum is native to montane regions, mainly the Pyrenees, from Spain and eastwards, with the range extending into the Caucasus.

Lilium pyrenaicum displays an upright, tall perennial growth habit, reaching up to 4 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Lilium pyrenaicum produces large, showy flowers in various colors like white, pink, orange, or red.

Leaf size: approximately 8 inches.

How Often Should You Water a Lilium pyrenaicum?

Lilium pyrenaicum requires watering every 4–7 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.

Watering Frequency

Every 4–7 days

Let soil partially dry between waterings

What Light Does the Lilium pyrenaicum Need?

Lilium pyrenaicum thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Light Requirement

Full sun to partial shade

What Temperature and Humidity Does the Lilium pyrenaicum Prefer?

Lilium pyrenaicum grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Lilium pyrenaicum prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Temperature

50–75°F

Humidity

40–70%

What Soil Mix Works Best for a Lilium pyrenaicum?

Well-draining, fertile soil with added organic matter like compost or peat moss. Good drainage is essential for Lilium pyrenaicum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

How Often Should You Fertilize a Lilium pyrenaicum?

Feed Lilium pyrenaicum every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.

Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.

Fertilizing

Every 6 months

During the growing season

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How Do You Repot a Lilium pyrenaicum?

Repot every 2-3 years in early spring after flowering. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.

How Do You Propagate a Lilium pyrenaicum?

Lilium pyrenaicum can be propagated through division of bulbs, scales, or seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to orange lily plant care, which shares the same genus.

Is the Lilium pyrenaicum Toxic to Pets and Children?

Toxic (caution)

Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.

This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.

See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.

What Pests and Diseases Affect the Lilium pyrenaicum?

Lilium pyrenaicum is susceptible to aphids, red lily beetles, slugs. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.

What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Lilium pyrenaicum Need?

Lilium pyrenaicum grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Lilium pyrenaicum is native to montane regions, mainly the Pyrenees, from Spain and eastwards, with the range extending into the Caucasus. In cooler regions, grow Lilium pyrenaicum as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 12a

Keep exploring plants

Lilium pyrenaicum is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.

It belongs to the Lilium genus — compare its care with other Lilium species on PlantoScan.

Lilium is part of the Liliaceae plant family — browse all Liliaceae genera and species.

Lilium pyrenaicum thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.

More Lilium Species

Other Lilium species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:

Sources

  • Scientific name & taxonomy: Lilium pyrenaicum Gouan, family Liliaceae (first published in Ill. Observ. Bot. : 25 (1773)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
  • Pet toxicity: Lilium pyrenaicum is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
  • Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
  • Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.

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