Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
Japan
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Madonna lily, Turk's cap lily
Silver Lace, Cirrus
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
Coastal Regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
White, Yellow, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae, Slugs, Snails
Blight, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust, White mold
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Flying insects
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Kidney Disease, Toxic
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
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Headache, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LILIUM longiflorum
CENTAUREA cineraria
Common Name
Easter Lily
Silver dust
In Hindi
ईस्टर लिली
डस्टी मिलर
In German
Osterlilie
Dusty Miller
In French
lis de Pâques
Dusty Miller
In Spanish
Lily Pascua
Dusty Miller
In Greek
Πάσχα Lily
Dusty Miller
In Portuguese
Lily Páscoa
Dusty Miller
In Polish
Easter Lily
Dusty Miller
In Latin
lilium
Dusty Cicero
Phylum
Embryophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Carduoideae
Season and Care of Easter Lily and Dusty Miller
Season and care of Easter Lily and Dusty Miller is important to know. While considering everything about Easter Lily and Dusty Miller Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter Lily season is Summer and Dusty Miller season is Summer. The type of soil for Easter Lily is Loam, Sand and for Dusty Miller is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter Lily is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dusty Miller is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Easter Lily and Dusty Miller Physical Information
Easter Lily and Dusty Miller physical information is very important for comparison. Easter Lily height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Dusty Miller height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Easter Lily and Dusty Miller are as follows:
Easter Lily flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Easter Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dusty Miller flower color: White, Yellow and Purple
- Dusty Miller leaf color: Blue Green and Silver
Care of Easter Lily and Dusty Miller
Care of Easter Lily and Dusty Miller include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter Lily pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dusty Miller pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Easter Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dusty Miller needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.