Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
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
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Types
western red lily
not available
Habitat
High elevation, Hill prairies, Open grasslands
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
not available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
Dark Red, Orange Red
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Pink, Red, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Trumpet
Plant Season
Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
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
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
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
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Acidic Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray mold, Lily Beetle
Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
poisonous to cats
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
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
Foundation
Botanical Name
LILIUM philadelphicum
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Common Name
Philadelphia Lily, Wood Lily
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
In Hindi
wood lily
Tuberous Nasturtium
In German
Lilium philadelphicum
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
In French
Lilium philadelphicum
Capucine tubéreuse
In Spanish
lirio de madera
tuberosa capuchina
In Greek
ξύλο κρίνος
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
In Portuguese
wood lily
tuberosa chagas
In Polish
lilia drewna
bulwiaste Nasturcja
In Latin
wood lily
Morbus nasturtium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Liliales
Brassicales
Family
Liliaceae
Tropaeolaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Wood Lily and Mashua
Wondering what are the properties of Wood Lily and Mashua? We provide you with everything About Wood Lily and Mashua. Wood Lily doesn't have thorns and Mashua doesn't have thorns. Also Wood Lily does not have fragrant flowers. Wood Lily has allergic reactions like poisonous to cats and Mashua 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 Mashua and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wood Lily and Mashua
Season and care of Wood Lily and Mashua is important to know. While considering everything about Wood Lily and Mashua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wood Lily season is Summer and Mashua season is Summer. The type of soil for Wood Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mashua is Loam while the PH of soil for Wood Lily is Neutral and for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral.
Wood Lily and Mashua Physical Information
Wood Lily and Mashua physical information is very important for comparison. Wood Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Wood Lily and Mashua are as follows:
Wood Lily flower color: Dark Red and Orange Red
Wood Lily leaf color: Light Green
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
- Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Wood Lily and Mashua
Care of Wood Lily and Mashua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wood Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Wood Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.