Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Russia, Siberia, China, Japan
Types
Madonna lily, Turk's cap lily
Iris ensata, Iris japonica
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
Boggy areas, gardens, meadows, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Water Deeply, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Soil Type
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 in winter, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Red blotch, Rhizome rot, Slugs, Snails, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Flying insects
Bees, Butterflies, Flies, Snails
Allergy
Kidney Disease, Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bog Garden, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, 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
Medicinal Uses
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Alterative, Anthelmintic, Antidote, Appetizer, Depurative, Diuretic, Hepatitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Fibre
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
LILIUM longiflorum
IRIS ensata
Common Name
Easter Lily
Iris
Japanese iris
In Hindi
ईस्टर लिली
Japanese iris
In German
Osterlilie
Japanese iris
In French
lis de Pâques
iris Xapanese
In Spanish
Lily Pascua
Iris Xapanese
In Greek
Πάσχα Lily
ιαπωνική ίριδα
In Portuguese
Lily Páscoa
íris japonesa
In Polish
Easter Lily
japońskie iris
In Latin
lilium
Iris Italica
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Easter Lily and Japanese Iris
Season and care of Easter Lily and Japanese Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Easter Lily and Japanese Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter Lily season is Summer and Japanese Iris season is Summer. The type of soil for Easter Lily is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter Lily is Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Easter Lily and Japanese Iris Physical Information
Easter Lily and Japanese Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Easter Lily height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Japanese Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Easter Lily and Japanese Iris are as follows:
Easter Lily flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Easter Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Japanese Iris flower color: Lavender and Blue Violet
- Japanese Iris leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Easter Lily and Japanese Iris
Care of Easter Lily and Japanese Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter Lily pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Iris pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinching, 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 Japanese Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.