Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Japan
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Types
Madonna lily, Turk's cap lily
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
2-10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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, 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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae, Slugs, Snails
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
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Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Flying insects
Flying insects
Allergy
Kidney Disease, Toxic
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, 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
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
LILIUM longiflorum
CARDUUS nutans
Common Name
Easter Lily
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
In Hindi
ईस्टर लिली
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
In German
Osterlilie
Nickende Distel
In French
lis de Pâques
Musk Thistle
In Spanish
Lily Pascua
Cardo de almizcle
In Greek
Πάσχα Lily
musk Thistle
In Portuguese
Lily Páscoa
musk Thistle
In Polish
Easter Lily
Musk Thistle
In Latin
lilium
Carduus MOSCHUS
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Carduoideae
Season and Care of Easter Lily and Musk Thistle
Season and care of Easter Lily and Musk Thistle is important to know. While considering everything about Easter Lily and Musk Thistle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter Lily season is Summer and Musk Thistle season is Summer. The type of soil for Easter Lily is Loam, Sand and for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter Lily is Neutral, Alkaline and for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Easter Lily and Musk Thistle Physical Information
Easter Lily and Musk Thistle physical information is very important for comparison. Easter Lily height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Easter Lily and Musk Thistle are as follows:
Easter Lily flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Easter Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
- Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Easter Lily and Musk Thistle
Care of Easter Lily and Musk Thistle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter Lily pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Easter Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.