Life Span
Perennial
Annual
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
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
western red lily
Not Available
Habitat
High elevation, Hill prairies, Open grasslands
Grassland, Hillside, Pastures, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Dark Red, Orange Red
White, Salmon, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Sandy Brown
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
Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Requires regular 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray mold, Lily Beetle
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous to cats
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Healing
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
bulb used as starch, Unknown
Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LILIUM philadelphicum
NARCISSUS papyraceus
Common Name
Philadelphia Lily, Wood Lily
Paperwhite Narcissus
In Hindi
wood lily
paperwhite narcissus
In German
Lilium philadelphicum
Narcissus Pperwhite
In French
Lilium philadelphicum
Narcissus Pperwhite
In Spanish
lirio de madera
Narciso Pperwhite
In Greek
ξύλο κρίνος
Νάρκισσος Pperwhite
In Portuguese
wood lily
Narciso Pperwhite
In Polish
lilia drewna
Narcyz Pperwhite
In Latin
wood lily
Narcissus Pperwhite
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Wood Lily and Paperwhite Narcissus
Wondering what are the properties of Wood Lily and Paperwhite Narcissus? We provide you with everything About Wood Lily and Paperwhite Narcissus. Wood Lily doesn't have thorns and Paperwhite Narcissus doesn't have thorns. Also Wood Lily does not have fragrant flowers. Wood Lily has allergic reactions like poisonous to cats and Paperwhite Narcissus 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 Paperwhite Narcissus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wood Lily and Paperwhite Narcissus
Season and care of Wood Lily and Paperwhite Narcissus is important to know. While considering everything about Wood Lily and Paperwhite Narcissus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wood Lily season is Summer and Paperwhite Narcissus season is Summer. The type of soil for Wood Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Paperwhite Narcissus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wood Lily is Neutral and for Paperwhite Narcissus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wood Lily and Paperwhite Narcissus Physical Information
Wood Lily and Paperwhite Narcissus physical information is very important for comparison. Wood Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Paperwhite Narcissus height is 38.10 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Wood Lily and Paperwhite Narcissus are as follows:
Wood Lily flower color: Dark Red and Orange Red
Wood Lily leaf color: Light Green
Paperwhite Narcissus flower color: White, Salmon and Ivory
- Paperwhite Narcissus leaf color: Green
Care of Wood Lily and Paperwhite Narcissus
Care of Wood Lily and Paperwhite Narcissus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wood Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Paperwhite Narcissus 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 Paperwhite Narcissus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.