Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Grass
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Hybrid Tiger Lilies, Double Orange, Ditch Lily
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Habitat
Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Black
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle, Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Beetles
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, Intestinal irritations
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LILIUM lancifolium
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
Tiger Lily
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
टाइगर लिली
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
Tiger Lily
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
Tiger Lily
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
lirio de tigre
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
Κρίνος ποικιλόχρωμος
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
Tiger Lily
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
Tygrys Lily
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
Lilium
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Tiger Lily and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Tiger Lily and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Tiger Lily and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tiger Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bushy Bluestem season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tiger Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tiger Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tiger Lily and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Tiger Lily and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Tiger Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Tiger Lily and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Tiger Lily flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Black
Tiger Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Tiger Lily and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Tiger Lily and Bushy Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tiger Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bushy Bluestem pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tiger Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.