Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
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
not available
western red lily
Habitat
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
High elevation, Hill prairies, Open grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
3-8
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Dark Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Acidic Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Gray mold, Lily Beetle
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
poisonous to cats
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
bulb used as starch, Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
LILIUM philadelphicum
Common Name
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
Philadelphia Lily, Wood Lily
In Hindi
Chincherinchee
wood lily
In German
Kap-Milchstern
Lilium philadelphicum
In French
Chincherinchee
Lilium philadelphicum
In Spanish
Chincherinchee
lirio de madera
In Greek
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
ξύλο κρίνος
In Portuguese
Chinkerinchee
wood lily
In Polish
Chincherinchee,
lilia drewna
In Latin
Chincherinchee
wood lily
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Asparagaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Lilium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Ornithogaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Lilioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chincherinchee and Wood Lily
Season and care of Chincherinchee and Wood Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Chincherinchee and Wood Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chincherinchee season is Spring and Winter and Wood Lily season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wood Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wood Lily is Neutral.
Chincherinchee and Wood Lily Physical Information
Chincherinchee and Wood Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Wood Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Chincherinchee and Wood Lily are as follows:
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Wood Lily flower color: Dark Red and Orange Red
- Wood Lily leaf color: Light Green
Care of Chincherinchee and Wood Lily
Care of Chincherinchee and Wood Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth and Wood Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chincherinchee 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.