Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
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Types
White lily, orange lily, Lily of the valley
Fruit
Habitat
-
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Red, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Simple lobed or unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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, 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
Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Allergy
-
Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
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Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Diuretic, Heart problems
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gout, Insomnia, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Cake, Edible syrup, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LILIUM
PRUNUS cerasus
Common Name
Lily
Pie Cherry, Sour Cherry, Tart Cherry
In Hindi
लिली
Sour cherry
In German
Lilie
Sauerkirsche
In French
Lis
Prunus cerasus
In Spanish
Lirio
Prunus cerasus
In Greek
Κρίνος
Sour cherry
In Portuguese
Lírio
Ginja
In Polish
Lilia
Wiśnia pospolita
In Latin
lilium
Prunus cerasus
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lily and Sour Cherry
Season and care of Lily and Sour Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Lily and Sour Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sour Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sour Cherry is Loam while the PH of soil for Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sour Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Lily and Sour Cherry Physical Information
Lily and Sour Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sour Cherry height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Lily and Sour Cherry 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
Sour Cherry flower color: White
- Sour Cherry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lily and Sour Cherry
Care of Lily and Sour Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sour Cherry 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 Sour Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.