Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Asia, China, Japan
Hybrid origin, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Chives, Welsh Onion, Ramp, Chinese Onion
White lily, orange lily, Lily of the valley
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
2-8
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Brown
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark 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
Narrow
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Shallots
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Biogas Residue, Borax, Plant Ash
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize only when soil is poor
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Stemphyllium Blight
Lily Beetle
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Beet armyworms, Leafminer, Onion thrips
Not Available
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Antipyretic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Stomachic
Burns, Diuretic, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a moth repellent
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALLIUM fistulosum
LILIUM
Common Name
Japanese Bunching Onion, Onion-leek, Scallion, Stone Leek
Lily
In Spanish
Cebollino
Lirio
In Portuguese
Scallion
Lírio
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Allioideae
Lilioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Scallion and Lily
Wondering what are the properties of Scallion and Lily? We provide you with everything About Scallion and Lily. Scallion doesn't have thorns and Lily doesn't have thorns. Also Scallion does not have fragrant flowers. Scallion has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Dermatitis, Itchiness and Rhinoconjunctivitis and Lily has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Dermatitis, Itchiness and Rhinoconjunctivitis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Scallion and Lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Scallion and Lily
Season and care of Scallion and Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Scallion and Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scallion season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scallion is Loam, Sand and for Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scallion is Neutral and for Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Scallion and Lily Physical Information
Scallion and Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Scallion height is 45.70 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Scallion and Lily are as follows:
Scallion flower color: Ivory
Scallion leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Lily flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy and Bronze
- Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Scallion and Lily
Care of Scallion and Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scallion pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Scallion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.