Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Types
White lily, orange lily, Lily of the valley
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Habitat
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open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
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Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize only when soil is poor
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
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Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Diuretic, Heart problems
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
LILIUM
PRUNUS cerasifera
Common Name
Lily
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
In German
Lilie
cherry Plum
In Spanish
Lirio
cherry Plum
In Greek
Κρίνος
Cherry Plum
In Portuguese
Lírio
cherry Plum
In Polish
Lilia
Cherry Plum
In Latin
lilium
cerasus PRUNUM
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Lily and Cherry Plum
Season and care of Lily and Cherry Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Lily and Cherry Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cherry Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Lily and Cherry Plum Physical Information
Lily and Cherry Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm. The color specification of Lily and Cherry Plum are as follows:
Lily flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy and Bronze
Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cherry Plum flower color:
- Cherry Plum leaf color:
Care of Lily and Cherry Plum
Care of Lily and Cherry Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.