Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mexico
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
Pink cestrum, Red cestrum, Purple cestrum
western red lily
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, High elevation, Roadsides
High elevation, Hill prairies, Open grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Magenta, Crimson, Violet
Dark Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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 dead or diseased plant parts
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, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
poisonous to cats
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
bulb used as starch, Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CESTRUM elegans
LILIUM philadelphicum
Common Name
Crimson cestrum, Elegant poison-berry, Purple cestrum, Red cestrum
Philadelphia Lily, Wood Lily
In Hindi
Butterfly Flower plant
wood lily
In German
Schmetterlings-Blumen- Anlage
Lilium philadelphicum
In French
usine de fleur de papillon
Lilium philadelphicum
In Spanish
planta de la flor de mariposa
lirio de madera
In Greek
φυτό Πεταλούδα λουλούδι
ξύλο κρίνος
In Portuguese
planta de flor de borboleta
wood lily
In Polish
Motyl Kwiat roślin
lilia drewna
In Latin
Flos plantae Gloria
wood lily
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cestreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Browallioideae
Lilioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Butterfly Flower and Wood Lily
Season and care of Butterfly Flower and Wood Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Butterfly Flower and Wood Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butterfly Flower season is Summer and Fall and Wood Lily season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Butterfly Flower is Loam, Sand and for Wood Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butterfly Flower is Acidic, Neutral and for Wood Lily is Neutral.
Butterfly Flower and Wood Lily Physical Information
Butterfly Flower and Wood Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Butterfly Flower height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Wood Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Butterfly Flower and Wood Lily are as follows:
Butterfly Flower flower color: Magenta, Crimson and Violet
Butterfly Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Wood Lily flower color: Dark Red and Orange Red
- Wood Lily leaf color: Light Green
Care of Butterfly Flower and Wood Lily
Care of Butterfly Flower and Wood Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Butterfly Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Wood Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Butterfly Flower 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.