Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
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Types
White lily, orange lily, Lily of the valley
Shrub, Ornamental Tree
Habitat
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River side, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
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Fruit Color
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize only when soil is poor
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle
Birds, Caterpillars, Coral Spot, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Mixed Border
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
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Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Diuretic, Heart problems
anti-cancer, Febrifuge, Pectoral
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
Biomass for fuel, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
LILIUM
ELAEAGNUS 'Quicksilver'
Common Name
Lily
Oleaster
In German
Lilie
Elaeagnus
In Spanish
Lirio
Elaeagnus
In Greek
Κρίνος
Elaeagnus
In Portuguese
Lírio
Elaeagnus
In Polish
Lilia
Elaeagnus
In Latin
lilium
Elaeagnus
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lily and Elaeagnus
Season and care of Lily and Elaeagnus is important to know. While considering everything about Lily and Elaeagnus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elaeagnus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elaeagnus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elaeagnus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lily and Elaeagnus Physical Information
Lily and Elaeagnus physical information is very important for comparison. Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Elaeagnus height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Lily and Elaeagnus 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
Elaeagnus flower color:
- Elaeagnus leaf color: White, Light Green and Gray
Care of Lily and Elaeagnus
Care of Lily and Elaeagnus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Elaeagnus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elaeagnus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.