Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
China
Hybrid origin, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Not available
Gloriosoides Baker Lily, Speciosum Lily
Habitat
Banks, Slopes
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
2-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Pollution, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Needs more water during establishment, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, use all-purpose fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize only when soil is poor, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Sooty Mold
Lily Beetle
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Pollution, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Burns, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SARCOCOCCA confusa
Lilium speciosum
Common Name
Sweet Box
Japanese Lily
In Hindi
Sarcococca confusa
जापानी लिली
In German
Sarcococca verwirrt
Pracht-Lilie
In French
Sarcococca confus
Lily japonais
In Spanish
Sarcococca confundido
lirio japonés
In Greek
Sarcococca συγχέεται
Ιαπωνικά κρίνος
In Portuguese
Sarcococca confuso
lírio japonês
In Polish
sarcococca mylić
japoński lilia
In Latin
confusa Sarcococca
lilium Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Buxaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Lilieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Sarcococca confusa and Japanese Lily
Season and care of Sarcococca confusa and Japanese Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Sarcococca confusa and Japanese Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sarcococca confusa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sarcococca confusa is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sarcococca confusa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sarcococca confusa and Japanese Lily Physical Information
Sarcococca confusa and Japanese Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Sarcococca confusa height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Japanese Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sarcococca confusa and Japanese Lily are as follows:
Sarcococca confusa flower color: White and Ivory
Sarcococca confusa leaf color: Dark Green and Yellow green
Japanese Lily flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy and Bronze
- Japanese Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sarcococca confusa and Japanese Lily
Care of Sarcococca confusa and Japanese Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sarcococca confusa pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sarcococca confusa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.