Life Span
Perennial
  
Biennial
  
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
  
Perennial
  
Origin
Hybrid origin, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
  
Texas
  
Types
White lily, orange lily, Lily of the valley
  
Not available
  
Habitat
Not Available
  
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
  
8-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
10-6
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
  
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
  
Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
  
Alternate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
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 leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize only when soil is poor
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle
  
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Not Available
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
  
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Not Available
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Diuretic, Heart problems
  
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
  
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
LILIUM
  
OENOTHERA mexicana
  
Common Name
Lily
  
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
  
In Hindi
लिली
  
Mexican primrose
  
In German
Lilie
  
Rosa Nachtkerze
  
In French
Lis
  
Mexican primrose
  
In Spanish
Lirio
  
Primrose mexicana
  
In Greek
Κρίνος
  
Μεξικού Primrose
  
In Portuguese
Lírio
  
Mexican Primrose
  
In Polish
Lilia
  
Mexican Primrose
  
In Latin
lilium
  
Mexicanus Primrose
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Liliales
  
Myrtales
  
Family
Liliaceae
  
Onagraceae
  
Genus
Lilium
  
Oenothera
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Lilieae
  
Onagreae
  
Subfamily
Lilioideae
  
Onagroideae
  
Season and Care of Lily and Mexican primrose
Season and care of Lily and Mexican primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Lily and Mexican primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mexican primrose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lily and Mexican primrose Physical Information
Lily and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Lily and Mexican primrose 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
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
- Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Lily and Mexican primrose
Care of Lily and Mexican primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.