Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Japan
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Madonna lily, Turk's cap lily
Chionodoxa luciliae
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Flying insects
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Kidney Disease, Toxic
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LILIUM longiflorum
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Easter Lily
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
ईस्टर लिली
Chionodoxa
In German
Osterlilie
Chionodoxa
In French
lis de Pâques
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
Lily Pascua
Chionodoxa
In Greek
Πάσχα Lily
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
Lily Páscoa
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Easter Lily
Chionodoxa
In Latin
lilium
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Embryophyta
Platyhelminthes
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Easter Lily and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Easter Lily and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Easter Lily and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter Lily season is Summer and Chionodoxa season is Summer. The type of soil for Easter Lily is Loam, Sand and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Easter Lily is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Easter Lily and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Easter Lily and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Easter Lily height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Easter Lily and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Easter Lily flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Easter Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Easter Lily and Chionodoxa
Care of Easter Lily and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter Lily pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Easter Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.