Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
World/Pandemic, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa
Types
Gloriosoides Baker Lily, Speciosum Lily
Silverskin garlic, Artichoke garlic
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Fields, Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray 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
Long Linear
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize only when soil is poor, slow-release fertilizers
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Burns, Heart problems
Acne, Aging, anti-allergy, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bulbs
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Use in Chinese herbology, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Lilium speciosum
ALLIUM sativum
Common Name
Japanese Lily
Cultivated Garlic, Garlic
In Hindi
जापानी लिली
लहसुन
In German
Pracht-Lilie
Knoblauch
In French
Lily japonais
Ail
In Spanish
lirio japonés
Ajo
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά κρίνος
σκόρδο
In Portuguese
lírio japonês
alho
In Polish
japoński lilia
czosnek
In Latin
lilium Italica
allium
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Lilieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Japanese Lily and Garlic
Season and care of Japanese Lily and Garlic is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Lily and Garlic Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Garlic season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Japanese Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Garlic is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Japanese Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Garlic is Neutral.
Japanese Lily and Garlic Physical Information
Japanese Lily and Garlic physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Garlic height is 45.70 cm and width 2.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Lily and Garlic are as follows:
Japanese Lily flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy and Bronze
Japanese Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Garlic flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Garlic leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Japanese Lily and Garlic
Care of Japanese Lily and Garlic include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Garlic pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Japanese Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Garlic needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.