Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
China, Japan, Korea
Types
White lily, orange lily, Lily of the valley
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize only when soil is poor, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Lily Beetle, Stem canker
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Not Available, Snails
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Not Available, sneezing
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Indoor Air Purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Diuretic, Heart problems
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
LILIUM
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
Common Name
Lily
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
In Hindi
लिली
Cornus kousa
In German
Lilie
Blüten-Hartriegel
In French
Lis
Cornouiller à fleurs
In Spanish
Lirio
Cornus kousa
In Greek
Κρίνος
Cornus kousa
In Portuguese
Lírio
Cornus kousa
In Polish
Lilia
Cornus kousa
In Latin
lilium
Cornus kousa
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Lilieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Trumpet Lily and Kousa Dogwood
Season and care of Trumpet Lily and Kousa Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Trumpet Lily and Kousa Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trumpet Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kousa Dogwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Trumpet Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist while the PH of soil for Trumpet Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Trumpet Lily and Kousa Dogwood Physical Information
Trumpet Lily and Kousa Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Trumpet Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Trumpet Lily and Kousa Dogwood are as follows:
Trumpet Lily flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy and Bronze
Trumpet Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Care of Trumpet Lily and Kousa Dogwood
Care of Trumpet Lily and Kousa Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trumpet Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Kousa Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough. In summer Trumpet Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kousa Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.