Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Aquatics
Origin
Hybrid origin, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Gloriosoides Baker Lily, Speciosum Lily
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Moist Soils, Terrestrial, Upland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
3-11
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season
Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize only when soil is poor, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle
bees
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Flies, Turtles
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Burns, Heart problems
Insect Bites, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Lilium speciosum
SAURURUS cernuus
Common Name
Japanese Lily
Lizard's Tail
In Hindi
जापानी लिली
Saururus cernuus
In German
Pracht-Lilie
Saururus cernuus
In French
Lily japonais
Saururus cernuus
In Spanish
lirio japonés
cernuus Saururus
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά κρίνος
Saururus cernuus
In Portuguese
lírio japonês
Saururus cernuus
In Polish
japoński lilia
Saururus cernuus
In Latin
lilium Italica
Saururi cernuus
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Saururaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Lilieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Lily and Saururus cernuus
Season and care of Japanese Lily and Saururus cernuus is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Lily and Saururus cernuus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Saururus cernuus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Japanese Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Saururus cernuus is Loam while the PH of soil for Japanese Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Saururus cernuus is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Lily and Saururus cernuus Physical Information
Japanese Lily and Saururus cernuus physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Saururus cernuus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Lily and Saururus cernuus 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
Saururus cernuus flower color: White
- Saururus cernuus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Japanese Lily and Saururus cernuus
Care of Japanese Lily and Saururus cernuus 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 Saururus cernuus pruning is done 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 Saururus cernuus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.