Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs
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
Europe, Asia
Types
western red lily
Not Available
Habitat
High elevation, Hill prairies, Open grasslands
Dry areas, Roadsides, stream banks, Stream side, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Dark Red, Orange Red
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Acidic Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Gray mold, Lily Beetle
Caterpillars, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Flying insects, Insects, Spider Mites
Allergy
poisonous to cats
Avoid during Pregnancy, Headache, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use, Wild gardens
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Arthritis, Cold, constipation, Fever, Insomia, Migraines, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
bulb used as starch, Unknown
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Perfumes, Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LILIUM philadelphicum
NEPETA cataria
Common Name
Philadelphia Lily, Wood Lily
Cat Nip, Catnip
In German
Lilium philadelphicum
Katzenminze
In French
Lilium philadelphicum
cataire
In Spanish
lirio de madera
Catnip
In Greek
ξύλο κρίνος
Είδος δυόσμου
In Portuguese
wood lily
catnip
In Polish
lilia drewna
Kocimiętka
In Latin
wood lily
catnip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Mentheae
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wood Lily and Catnip
Season and care of Wood Lily and Catnip is important to know. While considering everything about Wood Lily and Catnip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wood Lily season is Summer and Catnip season is Summer. The type of soil for Wood Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Catnip is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wood Lily is Neutral and for Catnip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wood Lily and Catnip Physical Information
Wood Lily and Catnip physical information is very important for comparison. Wood Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Catnip height is 980.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Wood Lily and Catnip are as follows:
Wood Lily flower color: Dark Red and Orange Red
Wood Lily leaf color: Light Green
Catnip flower color: White and Lavender
- Catnip leaf color: Gray Green and Gray
Care of Wood Lily and Catnip
Care of Wood Lily and Catnip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wood Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Catnip pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wood Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Catnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.