Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
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
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
western red lily
Not Available
Habitat
High elevation, Hill prairies, Open grasslands
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
Dark Red, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Acidic Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray mold, Lily Beetle
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
poisonous to cats
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
bulb used as starch, Unknown
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
LILIUM philadelphicum
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Philadelphia Lily, Wood Lily
European crab apple
In Hindi
wood lily
european crab apple
In German
Lilium philadelphicum
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
Lilium philadelphicum
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
lirio de madera
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
ξύλο κρίνος
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
wood lily
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
lilia drewna
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
wood lily
european crab apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Wood Lily and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Wood Lily and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Wood Lily and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wood Lily season is Summer and European Crab Apple season is Summer. The type of soil for Wood Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Wood Lily is Neutral and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Wood Lily and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Wood Lily and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Wood Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Wood Lily and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Wood Lily flower color: Dark Red and Orange Red
Wood Lily leaf color: Light Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Wood Lily and European Crab Apple
Care of Wood Lily and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wood Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant 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 European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.