Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
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Types
Hybrid Tiger Lilies, Double Orange, Ditch Lily
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
6-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Black
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle, Slugs
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, Intestinal irritations
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LILIUM lancifolium
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Tiger Lily
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
टाइगर लिली
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Tiger Lily
Crapemyrtle
In French
Tiger Lily
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
lirio de tigre
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Κρίνος ποικιλόχρωμος
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Tiger Lily
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Tygrys Lily
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Lilium
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Lilium
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Tiger Lily and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Tiger Lily and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Tiger Lily and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tiger Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tiger Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tiger Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Tiger Lily and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Tiger Lily and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Tiger Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Tiger Lily and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Tiger Lily flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Black
Tiger Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Tiger Lily and Crapemyrtle
Care of Tiger Lily and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tiger Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.