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 Europe, Western Europe
Types
western red lily
Not Available
Habitat
High elevation, Hill prairies, Open grasslands
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Dark Red, Orange Red
White, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
White, 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
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Acidic Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray mold, Lily Beetle
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous to cats
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use, Wild gardens
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
bulb used as starch, Unknown
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LILIUM philadelphicum
ARUM italicum
Common Name
Philadelphia Lily, Wood Lily
Italian Arum, Lords-and-Ladies
In Hindi
wood lily
इतालवी एरम
In German
Lilium philadelphicum
Italienisch Arum
In French
Lilium philadelphicum
Arum italienne
In Spanish
lirio de madera
Arum italiana
In Greek
ξύλο κρίνος
Ιταλικά Arum
In Portuguese
wood lily
Arum italiano
In Polish
lilia drewna
włoski Arum
In Latin
wood lily
Italian Arum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Wood Lily and Italian Arum
Wondering what are the properties of Wood Lily and Italian Arum? We provide you with everything About Wood Lily and Italian Arum. Wood Lily doesn't have thorns and Italian Arum doesn't have thorns. Also Wood Lily does not have fragrant flowers. Wood Lily has allergic reactions like poisonous to cats and Italian Arum 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 Italian Arum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wood Lily and Italian Arum
Season and care of Wood Lily and Italian Arum is important to know. While considering everything about Wood Lily and Italian Arum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wood Lily season is Summer and Italian Arum season is Summer. The type of soil for Wood Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Italian Arum is Loam while the PH of soil for Wood Lily is Neutral and for Italian Arum is Acidic, Neutral.
Wood Lily and Italian Arum Physical Information
Wood Lily and Italian Arum physical information is very important for comparison. Wood Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Italian Arum height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Wood Lily and Italian Arum are as follows:
Wood Lily flower color: Dark Red and Orange Red
Wood Lily leaf color: Light Green
Italian Arum flower color: White, Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Italian Arum leaf color: White and Green
Care of Wood Lily and Italian Arum
Care of Wood Lily and Italian Arum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wood Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Italian Arum pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Wood Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Italian Arum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.