Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Grass
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
Caribbean, Central America
Types
western red lily
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
High elevation, Hill prairies, Open grasslands
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Dark Red, Orange Red
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Acidic Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray mold, Lily Beetle
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous to cats
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use, Wild gardens
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Seeds
Other Uses
bulb used as starch, Unknown
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LILIUM philadelphicum
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
Philadelphia Lily, Wood Lily
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
wood lily
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
Lilium philadelphicum
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
Lilium philadelphicum
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
lirio de madera
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
ξύλο κρίνος
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
wood lily
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
lilia drewna
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
wood lily
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wood Lily and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Wood Lily and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Wood Lily and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wood Lily season is Summer and Bushy Bluestem season is Summer. The type of soil for Wood Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wood Lily is Neutral and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wood Lily and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Wood Lily and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Wood Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Wood Lily and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Wood Lily flower color: Dark Red and Orange Red
Wood Lily leaf color: Light Green
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Wood Lily and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Wood Lily and Bushy Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wood Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bushy Bluestem pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wood Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.