Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Japan
Types
M. v. brevipetala
M. v. collina
M. v. frozen
M. v. grandiflora
M. v. paui
M. v. verna
M. v. japonica
Madonna lily, Turk's cap lily
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
Coastal Regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Prune in winter, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Beetles, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Flying insects
Allergy
-
Kidney Disease, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Thyroid problems, tuberculosis
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MINUARTIA verna
LILIUM longiflorum
Common Name
Irish Moss
Easter Lily
In Hindi
आयरिश काई
ईस्टर लिली
In German
Irish Moss
Osterlilie
In French
Irish Moss
lis de Pâques
In Spanish
musgo de irlanda
Lily Pascua
In Greek
Irish Moss
Πάσχα Lily
In Portuguese
Moss irlandês
Lily Páscoa
In Polish
mech irlandzki
Easter Lily
In Latin
Irish Moss
lilium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Irish Moss and Easter Lily
Season and care of Irish Moss and Easter Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Irish Moss and Easter Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Irish Moss season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Easter Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Irish Moss is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Easter Lily is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Irish Moss is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Easter Lily is Neutral, Alkaline.
Irish Moss and Easter Lily Physical Information
Irish Moss and Easter Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Irish Moss height is 7.60 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Easter Lily height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Irish Moss and Easter Lily are as follows:
Irish Moss flower color: White
Irish Moss leaf color: Green
Easter Lily flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Easter Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Irish Moss and Easter Lily
Care of Irish Moss and Easter Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Irish Moss pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Easter Lily pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Irish Moss needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Easter Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.