Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Japan
Types
Mountain silverbell , Rosea
Madonna lily, Turk's cap lily
Habitat
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
Coastal Regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Acuminate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune grass to maintain level, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Beetles, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Beetles, Flying insects
Allergy
-
Kidney Disease, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
LILIUM longiflorum
Common Name
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
Easter Lily
In Hindi
Silver bells
ईस्टर लिली
In German
Silver bells
Osterlilie
In French
Silver bells
lis de Pâques
In Spanish
Silver bells
Lily Pascua
In Greek
Silver bells
Πάσχα Lily
In Portuguese
Silver bells
Lily Páscoa
In Polish
Silver bells
Easter Lily
In Latin
Silver bells
lilium
Phylum
Angiosperms
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asparagaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Silver Bells and Easter Lily
Season and care of Silver Bells and Easter Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Bells and Easter Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Bells season is Spring and Easter Lily season is Spring. The type of soil for Silver Bells is and for Easter Lily is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Bells is and for Easter Lily is Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Bells and Easter Lily Physical Information
Silver Bells and Easter Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Easter Lily height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Bells and Easter Lily are as follows:
Silver Bells flower color: White
Silver Bells leaf color: Green
Easter Lily flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Easter Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Silver Bells and Easter Lily
Care of Silver Bells and Easter Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Bells pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Easter Lily pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Bells needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Easter Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.