Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Hybrid origin, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Silverskin garlic, Artichoke garlic
Gloriosoides Baker Lily, Speciosum Lily
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Loamy soils
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
2-8
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Gold
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
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
Long Narrow
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water
Needs more water during establishment, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize only when soil is poor, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Lily Beetle
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, anti-allergy, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
Acne, Burns, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Use in Chinese herbology, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALLIUM vineale
Lilium speciosum
Common Name
Wild Garlic
Japanese Lily
In Hindi
लहसुन
जापानी लिली
In German
Knoblauch
Pracht-Lilie
In French
Ail
Lily japonais
In Spanish
Ajo
lirio japonés
In Greek
σκόρδο
Ιαπωνικά κρίνος
In Portuguese
alho
lírio japonês
In Polish
czosnek
japoński lilia
In Latin
allium
lilium Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Lilieae
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Wild Garlic and Japanese Lily
Season and care of Wild Garlic and Japanese Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Garlic and Japanese Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Garlic season is Summer and Japanese Lily season is Summer. The type of soil for Wild Garlic is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Garlic is Neutral and for Japanese Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wild Garlic and Japanese Lily Physical Information
Wild Garlic and Japanese Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Garlic height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Japanese Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Garlic and Japanese Lily are as follows:
Wild Garlic flower color: Gold
Wild Garlic leaf color: Light Green
Japanese Lily flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy and Bronze
- Japanese Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wild Garlic and Japanese Lily
Care of Wild Garlic and Japanese Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Garlic pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Wild Garlic needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.