Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fern
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America
Hybrid origin, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Not Available
White lily, orange lily, Lily of the valley
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Wet ground, Wet lands
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
2-8
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Bronze
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water occasionally, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, Fertilize only when soil is poor, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf curl, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Scale, Scale insects
Aphids, Lily Beetle, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen, Not Available, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Borders
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Burns, Diuretic, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Application in Handicrafts, Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
THELYPTERIS kunthii
LILIUM
Common Name
Kunth's maiden fern, southern shield fern, maiden ferns
Lily
In Hindi
Southern Shield Fern
लिली
In German
Southern Shield Fern
Lilie
In French
Southern Shield Fern
Lis
In Spanish
Southern Shield Fern
Lirio
In Greek
Southern Shield Fern
Κρίνος
In Portuguese
Southern Shield Fern
Lírio
In Polish
Southern Shield Fern
Lilia
In Latin
Southern Shield Fern
lilium
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheobionta
Class
Polypodiopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Liliales
Family
Thelypteridaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Lilieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Lilioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Southern Shield Fern and Trumpet Lily
Season and care of Southern Shield Fern and Trumpet Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Southern Shield Fern and Trumpet Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southern Shield Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Trumpet Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southern Shield Fern is Loam and for Trumpet Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southern Shield Fern is Neutral, Alkaline and for Trumpet Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Southern Shield Fern and Trumpet Lily Physical Information
Southern Shield Fern and Trumpet Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Southern Shield Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Trumpet Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Southern Shield Fern and Trumpet Lily are as follows:
Southern Shield Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Southern Shield Fern leaf color: Light Green
Trumpet Lily flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy and Bronze
- Trumpet Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Southern Shield Fern and Trumpet Lily
Care of Southern Shield Fern and Trumpet Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southern Shield Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Trumpet Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Southern Shield Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Trumpet Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.