Life Span
Perennial
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
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
Melanesia
Types
western red lily
Herbaceous perennial
Habitat
High elevation, Hill prairies, Open grasslands
Sunny Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-12
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Dark Red, Orange Red
White, Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, 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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
poisonous to cats
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use, Wild gardens
Hanging Basket
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
bulb used as starch, Unknown
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
LILIUM philadelphicum
GYNURA aurantiaca
Common Name
Philadelphia Lily, Wood Lily
Purple Velvet Plant
In Hindi
wood lily
gynura aurantiaca
In German
Lilium philadelphicum
aurantiaca Gynura
In French
Lilium philadelphicum
aurantiaca Gynura
In Spanish
lirio de madera
aurantiaca gynura
In Greek
ξύλο κρίνος
Gynura aurantiaca
In Portuguese
wood lily
Gynura aurantiaca
In Polish
lilia drewna
Gynura aurantiaca
In Latin
wood lily
Gynura aurantiaca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Wood Lily and Purple Velvet Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Wood Lily and Purple Velvet Plant? We provide you with everything About Wood Lily and Purple Velvet Plant. Wood Lily doesn't have thorns and Purple Velvet Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Wood Lily does not have fragrant flowers. Wood Lily has allergic reactions like poisonous to cats and Purple Velvet Plant 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 Purple Velvet Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wood Lily and Purple Velvet Plant
Season and care of Wood Lily and Purple Velvet Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Wood Lily and Purple Velvet Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wood Lily season is Summer and Purple Velvet Plant season is Summer. The type of soil for Wood Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Purple Velvet Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Wood Lily is Neutral and for Purple Velvet Plant is Neutral.
Wood Lily and Purple Velvet Plant Physical Information
Wood Lily and Purple Velvet Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Wood Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Purple Velvet Plant height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Wood Lily and Purple Velvet Plant are as follows:
Wood Lily flower color: Dark Red and Orange Red
Wood Lily leaf color: Light Green
Purple Velvet Plant flower color: White, Orange and Orange Red
- Purple Velvet Plant leaf color: Green, Purple and Dark Green
Care of Wood Lily and Purple Velvet Plant
Care of Wood Lily and Purple Velvet Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wood Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Purple Velvet Plant 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 Purple Velvet Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.