Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada
Types
White lily, orange lily, Lily of the valley
western red lily
Habitat
Not Available
High elevation, Hill prairies, Open grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
3-8
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
Dark Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep the Soil well drained
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, Sand
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize only when soil is poor
Acidic Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle
Gray mold, Lily Beetle
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
poisonous to cats
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Diuretic, Heart problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
bulb used as starch, Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LILIUM
LILIUM philadelphicum
Common Name
Lily
Philadelphia Lily, Wood Lily
In German
Lilie
Lilium philadelphicum
In French
Lis
Lilium philadelphicum
In Spanish
Lirio
lirio de madera
In Greek
Κρίνος
ξύλο κρίνος
In Portuguese
Lírio
wood lily
In Polish
Lilia
lilia drewna
In Latin
lilium
wood lily
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Lilieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Lilioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lily and Wood Lily
Season and care of Lily and Wood Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Lily and Wood Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wood Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wood Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wood Lily is Neutral.
Lily and Wood Lily Physical Information
Lily and Wood Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Wood Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Lily and Wood Lily 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
Wood Lily flower color: Dark Red and Orange Red
- Wood Lily leaf color: Light Green
Care of Lily and Wood Lily
Care of Lily and Wood Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Wood Lily 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 Wood Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.