Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Hybrid Tiger Lilies, Double Orange, Ditch Lily
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
6-9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Black
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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
Lance shaped
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle, Slugs
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Beetles
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, Intestinal irritations
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LILIUM lancifolium
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Tiger Lily
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
टाइगर लिली
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Tiger Lily
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Tiger Lily
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
lirio de tigre
cólquico
In Greek
Κρίνος ποικιλόχρωμος
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Tiger Lily
aftomn gema
In Polish
Tygrys Lily
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Lilium
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Not Available
Properties of Tiger Lily and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Tiger Lily and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Tiger Lily and Autumn Crocus. Tiger Lily doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Tiger Lily does not have fragrant flowers. Tiger Lily has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Tiger Lily and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tiger Lily and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Tiger Lily and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Tiger Lily and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tiger Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tiger Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Tiger Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Tiger Lily and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Tiger Lily and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Tiger Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Tiger Lily and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Tiger Lily flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Black
Tiger Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Tiger Lily and Autumn Crocus
Care of Tiger Lily and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tiger Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tiger Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.