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 Africa, South Africa
Types
western red lily
not available
Habitat
High elevation, Hill prairies, Open grasslands
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
7-10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Dark Red, Orange Red
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow 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
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
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
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly 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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Acidic Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray mold, Lily Beetle
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Allergy
poisonous to cats
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use, Wild gardens
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LILIUM philadelphicum
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Common Name
Philadelphia Lily, Wood Lily
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
In Hindi
wood lily
Chincherinchee
In German
Lilium philadelphicum
Kap-Milchstern
In French
Lilium philadelphicum
Chincherinchee
In Spanish
lirio de madera
Chincherinchee
In Greek
ξύλο κρίνος
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
In Portuguese
wood lily
Chinkerinchee
In Polish
lilia drewna
Chincherinchee,
In Latin
wood lily
Chincherinchee
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Lilium
Ornithogalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Ornithogaleae
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Scilloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wood Lily and Chincherinchee
Season and care of Wood Lily and Chincherinchee is important to know. While considering everything about Wood Lily and Chincherinchee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wood Lily season is Summer and Chincherinchee season is Summer. The type of soil for Wood Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wood Lily is Neutral and for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wood Lily and Chincherinchee Physical Information
Wood Lily and Chincherinchee physical information is very important for comparison. Wood Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Wood Lily and Chincherinchee are as follows:
Wood Lily flower color: Dark Red and Orange Red
Wood Lily leaf color: Light Green
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
- Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Wood Lily and Chincherinchee
Care of Wood Lily and Chincherinchee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wood Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Wood Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.