Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada
Africa
Types
western red lily
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
High elevation, Hill prairies, Open grasslands
gardens, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Dark Red, Orange Red
Blue, Indigo, Lavender, Light Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Palmate and toothed
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
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
Cut away fading foliage, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Acidic Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
High-phosphorous fertilizers used, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray mold, Lily Beetle
Bacterial leaf spot, fungus, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous to cats
Severe allergen, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use, Wild gardens
Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
bulb used as starch, Unknown
Used in making blue ink
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
LILIUM philadelphicum
Delphinium elatum
Common Name
Philadelphia Lily, Wood Lily
Alpine delphinium, Delphium, Candle larkspur, Siberian larkspur, Musk Larkspur,
In Hindi
wood lily
अल्पाइन Delphinium
In German
Lilium philadelphicum
Alpine Delphinium
In French
Lilium philadelphicum
Alpine Delphinium
In Spanish
lirio de madera
Alpine Delphinium
In Greek
ξύλο κρίνος
Alpine Δελφίνιο
In Portuguese
wood lily
Alpine Delphinium
In Polish
lilia drewna
Alpine Delphinium
In Latin
wood lily
Alpine Delphinium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Ranunculales
Family
Liliaceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wood Lily and Alpine Delphinium
Season and care of Wood Lily and Alpine Delphinium is important to know. While considering everything about Wood Lily and Alpine Delphinium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wood Lily season is Summer and Alpine Delphinium season is Summer. The type of soil for Wood Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Alpine Delphinium is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wood Lily is Neutral and for Alpine Delphinium is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wood Lily and Alpine Delphinium Physical Information
Wood Lily and Alpine Delphinium physical information is very important for comparison. Wood Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Alpine Delphinium height is 200.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Wood Lily and Alpine Delphinium are as follows:
Wood Lily flower color: Dark Red and Orange Red
Wood Lily leaf color: Light Green
Alpine Delphinium flower color: Blue, Indigo, Lavender and Light Purple
- Alpine Delphinium leaf color: Green
Care of Wood Lily and Alpine Delphinium
Care of Wood Lily and Alpine Delphinium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wood Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alpine Delphinium pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Wood Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alpine Delphinium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.