Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Hybrid Tiger Lilies, Double Orange, Ditch Lily
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Black
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle, Slugs
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Beetles
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, Intestinal irritations
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
LILIUM lancifolium
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Tiger Lily
Nutmeg
In Hindi
टाइगर लिली
जायफल
In German
Tiger Lily
Muskatnuss
In French
Tiger Lily
noix de muscade
In Spanish
lirio de tigre
nuez moscada
In Greek
Κρίνος ποικιλόχρωμος
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Tiger Lily
noz-moscada
In Polish
Tygrys Lily
gałka muszkatołowa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Magnoliales
Clade
Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Myrteae
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Tiger Lily and Nutmeg
Season and care of Tiger Lily and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Tiger Lily and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tiger Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tiger Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tiger Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Tiger Lily and Nutmeg Physical Information
Tiger Lily and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Tiger Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Tiger Lily and Nutmeg are as follows:
Tiger Lily flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Black
Tiger Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Tiger Lily and Nutmeg
Care of Tiger Lily and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tiger Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tiger Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.