Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern United States
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not Available
western red lily
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
High elevation, Hill prairies, Open grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Dark Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long, Alternate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost
Acidic Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Gray mold, Lily Beetle
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Dogs
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
poisonous to cats
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
bulb used as starch, Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ILLICIUM parviflorum
LILIUM philadelphicum
Common Name
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
Philadelphia Lily, Wood Lily
In Hindi
चक्र फूल
wood lily
In German
Sternanis
Lilium philadelphicum
In French
Anis étoilé
Lilium philadelphicum
In Spanish
Anís estrellado
lirio de madera
In Greek
Γλυκάνισο
ξύλο κρίνος
In Portuguese
Star Anise
wood lily
In Polish
Anyż
lilia drewna
In Latin
Star Anise
wood lily
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Illiciales
Liliales
Family
Illiciaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Illicieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Illicioideae
Lilioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Star Anise and Wood Lily
Wondering what are the properties of Star Anise and Wood Lily? We provide you with everything About Star Anise and Wood Lily. Star Anise doesn't have thorns and Wood Lily doesn't have thorns. Also Star Anise does not have fragrant flowers. Star Anise has allergic reactions like Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms and Vomiting and Wood Lily has allergic reactions like Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms and Vomiting. 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 Star Anise and Wood Lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Star Anise and Wood Lily
Season and care of Star Anise and Wood Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Star Anise and Wood Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wood Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wood Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral and for Wood Lily is Neutral.
Star Anise and Wood Lily Physical Information
Star Anise and Wood Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Wood Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Star Anise and Wood Lily are as follows:
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Wood Lily flower color: Dark Red and Orange Red
- Wood Lily leaf color: Light Green
Care of Star Anise and Wood Lily
Care of Star Anise and Wood Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wood Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Star Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wood Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.