Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Ornamental
western red lily
Habitat
Lake Sides, limestone outcrops, Scrubs, Woods
High elevation, Hill prairies, Open grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Dark Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Red
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Burgundy, Orange Red
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Narrowly obovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Acidic Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Gray mold, Lily Beetle
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
poisonous to cats
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Depurative, Haemostatic, Pectoral
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
bulb used as starch, Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cottage garden, Flower borders
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Aster amellus
LILIUM philadelphicum
Common Name
Aster
Philadelphia Lily, Wood Lily
In German
Astern
Lilium philadelphicum
In French
Aster
Lilium philadelphicum
In Spanish
Aster
lirio de madera
In Greek
αστήρ
ξύλο κρίνος
In Portuguese
Aster
wood lily
In Polish
aster
lilia drewna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Lilioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Aster and Wood Lily
Wondering what are the properties of Aster and Wood Lily? We provide you with everything About Aster and Wood Lily. Aster doesn't have thorns and Wood Lily doesn't have thorns. Also Aster does not have fragrant flowers. Aster has allergic reactions like Not Available and Wood Lily has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Aster and Wood Lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aster and Wood Lily
Season and care of Aster and Wood Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Aster and Wood Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wood Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Aster is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wood Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aster is Acidic, Neutral and for Wood Lily is Neutral.
Aster and Wood Lily Physical Information
Aster and Wood Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Aster height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Wood Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Aster and Wood Lily are as follows:
Aster flower color: White and Light Pink
Aster leaf color: Green and Bronze
Wood Lily flower color: Dark Red and Orange Red
- Wood Lily leaf color: Light Green
Care of Aster and Wood Lily
Care of Aster and Wood Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aster pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wood Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wood Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.