Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, Micronesia
Types
Hybrid Tiger Lilies, Double Orange, Ditch Lily
Hannah Yams, Japanese Sweet Potatoes
Habitat
Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
Cold Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
11-12
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Black
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse, Bronze
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
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Stem Cutting, Tuber propagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle, Slugs
Aphids, Beetles, Leafminers, 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
Aphids, Beetles, Mites, white worms
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Abdominal pain, Skin rash, Swelling, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, Intestinal irritations
Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Root, Shoots
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Vine
Botanical Name
LILIUM lancifolium
IPOMOEA batatas
Common Name
Tiger Lily
Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato Vine
In Hindi
टाइगर लिली
शकरकंद
In German
Tiger Lily
Süßkartoffel
In French
Tiger Lily
Patate douce
In Spanish
lirio de tigre
Batata
In Greek
Κρίνος ποικιλόχρωμος
Γλυκοπατάτα
In Portuguese
Tiger Lily
Batata doce
In Polish
Tygrys Lily
Słodki ziemniak
In Latin
Lilium
Dulcis SOLANUM TUBEROSUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Tiger Lily and Sweet Potato
Season and care of Tiger Lily and Sweet Potato is important to know. While considering everything about Tiger Lily and Sweet Potato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tiger Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Potato season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tiger Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Potato is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tiger Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Potato is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tiger Lily and Sweet Potato Physical Information
Tiger Lily and Sweet Potato physical information is very important for comparison. Tiger Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sweet Potato height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Tiger Lily and Sweet Potato are as follows:
Tiger Lily flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Black
Tiger Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Sweet Potato flower color: Not Available
- Sweet Potato leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse and Bronze
Care of Tiger Lily and Sweet Potato
Care of Tiger Lily and Sweet Potato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tiger Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Potato pruning is done 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 Sweet Potato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.