Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
it is a type of lily
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Habitat
Bluffs, bottomlands, ditches, limestone outcrops, meadows, Wet Woods
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Black
Light Blue
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
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Rodent, Slugs, Snails
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
-
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ZEPHYRANTHES atamasco
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Common Name
Atamasco Lily, Rain Lily
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
In Hindi
वर्षा लिली
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
In German
regen-Lilie
Eastern Red Cedar
In French
pluie Lily
Red Cedar Orient
In Spanish
lirio de la lluvia
Cedro Rojo del Este
In Greek
βροχή Lily
Ανατολική Red Cedar
In Portuguese
Lily chuva
Eastern Red Cedar
In Polish
deszcz Lily
Eastern Red Cedar
In Latin
Pluvia lilium
Eastern Red Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Zephyranthes
Juniperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
-
Tribe
Hippeastreae
Mirini
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Rain Lily and Eastern Red Cedar
Season and care of Rain Lily and Eastern Red Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Rain Lily and Eastern Red Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rain Lily season is Spring and Winter and Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Rain Lily is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rain Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rain Lily and Eastern Red Cedar Physical Information
Rain Lily and Eastern Red Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Rain Lily height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Rain Lily and Eastern Red Cedar are as follows:
Rain Lily flower color: White
Rain Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
- Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Rain Lily and Eastern Red Cedar
Care of Rain Lily and Eastern Red Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rain Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rain Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.