Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
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
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Northern Africa
Types
western red lily
Hyacinthoides flahaultiana, Hyacinthoides mauritanica, Hyacinthoides reverchonii
Habitat
High elevation, Hill prairies, Open grasslands
Parks, wastelands, Waysides, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Dark Red, Orange Red
White, Blue, Pink, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
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 linear and narrow
Narrow
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Acidic Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Gray mold, Lily Beetle
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
poisonous to cats
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
bulb used as starch, Unknown
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LILIUM philadelphicum
HYACINTHOIDES hispanica
Common Name
Philadelphia Lily, Wood Lily
Spanish Bluebell
In Hindi
wood lily
Bluebell plant
In German
Lilium philadelphicum
Endymion Pflanze
In French
Lilium philadelphicum
plante Bluebell
In Spanish
lirio de madera
planta Bluebell
In Greek
ξύλο κρίνος
φυτό Bluebell
In Portuguese
wood lily
planta Bluebell
In Polish
lilia drewna
Bluebell roślin
In Latin
wood lily
Bluebell herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Lilium
Hyacinthoides
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Hyacintheae
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Scilloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wood Lily and Bluebell
Season and care of Wood Lily and Bluebell is important to know. While considering everything about Wood Lily and Bluebell Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wood Lily season is Summer and Bluebell season is Summer. The type of soil for Wood Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bluebell is Loam while the PH of soil for Wood Lily is Neutral and for Bluebell is Acidic, Neutral.
Wood Lily and Bluebell Physical Information
Wood Lily and Bluebell physical information is very important for comparison. Wood Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bluebell height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Wood Lily and Bluebell are as follows:
Wood Lily flower color: Dark Red and Orange Red
Wood Lily leaf color: Light Green
Bluebell flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Blue Violet
- Bluebell leaf color: Green
Care of Wood Lily and Bluebell
Care of Wood Lily and Bluebell include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wood Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bluebell pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Wood Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluebell needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.