Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Hybrid origin, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Tiger lily, Columbia lily, Woody lily
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
meadows, Shady Edge, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
2-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Lemon yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Insects
Deers, Insects, Moths
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Cough, Fever, Menstrual Disorders, Stomach pain, tuberculosis, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bulbs, Flowers, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
LILIUM canadense
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
Meadow lily
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
कनाडा लिली
In German
Delicata Squash
Kanada Lily
In French
Delicata Squash
Lily Canada
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
Kanada Lily
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
Kanada Lily
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
Kanada Lily
In Polish
Delicata Squash
Kanada Lily
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
Canada Lily
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Liliales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Lilieae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Lilioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Canada Lily
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Canada Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Canada Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Canada Lily season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Canada Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Canada Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Delicata Squash and Canada Lily Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Canada Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Canada Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Canada Lily are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Canada Lily flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy and Bronze
- Canada Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Delicata Squash and Canada Lily
Care of Delicata Squash and Canada Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done No pruning needed and Canada Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Canada Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.