Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Aquatics
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
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
western red lily
Lemna minor
Habitat
High elevation, Hill prairies, Open grasslands
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
1-8
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Dark Red, Orange Red
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Aquatic Plant
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Neutral
Aquatic Plant
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
No need to prune
Fertilizers
Acidic Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Gray mold, Lily Beetle
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
poisonous to cats
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
bulb used as starch, Unknown
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
LILIUM philadelphicum
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
Philadelphia Lily, Wood Lily
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In Hindi
wood lily
duckweed
In German
Lilium philadelphicum
Entengrütze
In French
Lilium philadelphicum
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
lirio de madera
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
ξύλο κρίνος
duckweed
In Portuguese
wood lily
lentilha-d'água
In Polish
lilia drewna
Rzęsa
In Latin
wood lily
duckweed
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Lemnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Lemneae
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Lemnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Wood Lily and Duckweed
Wondering what are the properties of Wood Lily and Duckweed? We provide you with everything About Wood Lily and Duckweed. Wood Lily doesn't have thorns and Duckweed doesn't have thorns. Also Wood Lily does not have fragrant flowers. Wood Lily has allergic reactions like poisonous to cats and Duckweed has allergic reactions like poisonous to cats. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Wood Lily and Duckweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wood Lily and Duckweed
Season and care of Wood Lily and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Wood Lily and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wood Lily season is Summer and Duckweed season is Summer. The type of soil for Wood Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for Wood Lily is Neutral and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant.
Wood Lily and Duckweed Physical Information
Wood Lily and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Wood Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Wood Lily and Duckweed are as follows:
Wood Lily flower color: Dark Red and Orange Red
Wood Lily leaf color: Light Green
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Wood Lily and Duckweed
Care of Wood Lily and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wood Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Wood Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.