Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Gloriosoides Baker Lily, Speciosum Lily
Mountain silverbell , Rosea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
5-9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Prune grass to maintain level, 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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
None
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Burns, Heart problems
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Lilium speciosum
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
Common Name
Japanese Lily
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
In Hindi
जापानी लिली
Silver bells
In German
Pracht-Lilie
Silver bells
In French
Lily japonais
Silver bells
In Spanish
lirio japonés
Silver bells
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά κρίνος
Silver bells
In Portuguese
lírio japonês
Silver bells
In Polish
japoński lilia
Silver bells
In Latin
lilium Italica
Silver bells
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Eudicots
Tribe
Lilieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Lily and Silver Bells
Season and care of Japanese Lily and Silver Bells is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Lily and Silver Bells Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Bells season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Japanese Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Bells is Not Available while the PH of soil for Japanese Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Bells is Not Available.
Japanese Lily and Silver Bells Physical Information
Japanese Lily and Silver Bells physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Japanese Lily and Silver Bells 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
Silver Bells flower color: White
- Silver Bells leaf color: Green
Care of Japanese Lily and Silver Bells
Care of Japanese Lily and Silver Bells 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 Silver Bells pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level, 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 Silver Bells needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.