Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
North America
Types
Hybrid Tiger Lilies, Double Orange, Ditch Lily
Helianthus annuus, Heliantheae,
Habitat
Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
Dry areas, Open areas, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
3-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Black
Brown, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Black, Chocolate, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Dry, Light, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Dry, Light, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle, Slugs
Alternaria leaf blight, Apical chlorosis, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis head rot, Charcoal rot, Crown gall, Downy mildew, Erwinia stalk rot, Fusarium stalk rot, Fusarium wilt, head rot, Phialophora yellows, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Beetles
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Runny nose, Red eyes, Watery eyes, Sore eyes, Itchy eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, Intestinal irritations
Pulmonary afflictions
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
As Fertilizers, Economic Purpose, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for producing cooking oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edging, Edible, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Vegetable
Botanical Name
LILIUM lancifolium
Helianths Annuus
Common Name
Tiger Lily
Sunflower
In Hindi
टाइगर लिली
Sūrajamukhī
In German
Tiger Lily
Sonnenblume
In French
Tiger Lily
Tournesol
In Spanish
lirio de tigre
Girasol
In Greek
Κρίνος ποικιλόχρωμος
ηλιοτρόπιο
In Portuguese
Tiger Lily
Girassol
In Polish
Tygrys Lily
słonecznik
In Latin
Lilium
Helianthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Helianthodeae
Season and Care of Tiger Lily and Sunflower
Season and care of Tiger Lily and Sunflower is important to know. While considering everything about Tiger Lily and Sunflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tiger Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sunflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tiger Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sunflower is Dry, Light, Well drained while the PH of soil for Tiger Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Sunflower is Acidic, Alkaline.
Tiger Lily and Sunflower Physical Information
Tiger Lily and Sunflower physical information is very important for comparison. Tiger Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sunflower height is 8.50 cm and width 2.46 cm. The color specification of Tiger Lily and Sunflower are as follows:
Tiger Lily flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Black
Tiger Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Sunflower flower color: Brown and Yellow
- Sunflower leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Tiger Lily and Sunflower
Care of Tiger Lily and Sunflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tiger Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sunflower pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer Tiger Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sunflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.