Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Types
White lily, orange lily, Lily of the valley
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Habitat
-
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize only when soil is poor
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
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Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Diuretic, Heart problems
Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
LILIUM
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
Lily
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
लिली
Red Elderberry
In German
Lilie
Rote Holunder
In Spanish
Lirio
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
Κρίνος
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
Lírio
Red Elderberry
In Polish
Lilia
Red Elderberry
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Dipsacales
Family
Liliaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lily and Red Elderberry
Season and care of Lily and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Lily and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
Lily and Red Elderberry Physical Information
Lily and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Lily and Red Elderberry 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
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
- Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Lily and Red Elderberry
Care of Lily and Red Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.