Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
Types
White lily, orange lily, Lily of the valley
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Average
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Thoroughly
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Average
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize only when soil is poor
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Diuretic, Heart problems
constipation, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Tuber
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
LILIUM
Gladiolus
Common Name
Lily
Gladiolus
In German
Lilie
Gladiolen
In Spanish
Lirio
Gladiolus
In Portuguese
Lírio
Gladiolus
In Latin
lilium
Gladiolus
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Ixioideae
Season and Care of Lily and Gladiolus
Season and care of Lily and Gladiolus is important to know. While considering everything about Lily and Gladiolus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Gladiolus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gladiolus is Average while the PH of soil for Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Lily and Gladiolus Physical Information
Lily and Gladiolus physical information is very important for comparison. Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Lily and Gladiolus 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
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lily and Gladiolus
Care of Lily and Gladiolus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth. In summer Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly.