Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
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 Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
western red lily
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
High elevation, Hill prairies, Open grasslands
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Dark Red, Orange Red
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Summer
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Acidic Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Gray mold, Lily Beetle
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
poisonous to cats
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
bulb used as starch, Unknown
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
LILIUM philadelphicum
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Philadelphia Lily, Wood Lily
Nutmeg
In German
Lilium philadelphicum
Muskatnuss
In French
Lilium philadelphicum
noix de muscade
In Spanish
lirio de madera
nuez moscada
In Greek
ξύλο κρίνος
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
wood lily
noz-moscada
In Polish
lilia drewna
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
wood lily
nutmeg
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Magnoliales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Myrteae
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Myrtoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wood Lily and Nutmeg
Season and care of Wood Lily and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Wood Lily and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wood Lily season is Summer and Nutmeg season is Summer. The type of soil for Wood Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wood Lily is Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Wood Lily and Nutmeg Physical Information
Wood Lily and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Wood Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Wood Lily and Nutmeg are as follows:
Wood Lily flower color: Dark Red and Orange Red
Wood Lily leaf color: Light Green
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Wood Lily and Nutmeg
Care of Wood Lily and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wood Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wood Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.