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
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
western red lily
Not available
Habitat
High elevation, Hill prairies, Open grasslands
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Dark Red, Orange Red
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
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
Strap shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Needs less watering
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Acidic Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Bulb fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray mold, Lily Beetle
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Allergy
poisonous to cats
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use, Wild gardens
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Alzheimer’s Disease
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
bulb used as starch, Unknown
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LILIUM philadelphicum
Leucojum aestivum
Common Name
Philadelphia Lily, Wood Lily
Leucojum, summer snowflake
In Hindi
wood lily
Leucojum
In German
Lilium philadelphicum
Leucojum
In French
Lilium philadelphicum
Leucojum
In Spanish
lirio de madera
Leucojum
In Greek
ξύλο κρίνος
Leucojum
In Portuguese
wood lily
Leucojum
In Polish
lilia drewna
Leucojum
In Latin
wood lily
Leucojum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wood Lily and Leucojum
Season and care of Wood Lily and Leucojum is important to know. While considering everything about Wood Lily and Leucojum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wood Lily season is Summer and Leucojum season is Summer. The type of soil for Wood Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Leucojum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wood Lily is Neutral and for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wood Lily and Leucojum Physical Information
Wood Lily and Leucojum physical information is very important for comparison. Wood Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Wood Lily and Leucojum are as follows:
Wood Lily flower color: Dark Red and Orange Red
Wood Lily leaf color: Light Green
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
- Leucojum leaf color: Green
Care of Wood Lily and Leucojum
Care of Wood Lily and Leucojum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wood Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Leucojum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wood Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.