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
Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Types
western red lily
Not Available
Habitat
High elevation, Hill prairies, Open grasslands
gardens, Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Dark Red, Orange Red
Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Green, 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
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, 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 Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs
Corms or bulbs, From bulbs, Offsets, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
poisonous to cats
contact allergic dermatitis, poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use, Wild gardens
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
bulb used as starch, Unknown
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LILIUM philadelphicum
SCILLA siberica
Common Name
Philadelphia Lily, Wood Lily
Siberian Squill, Siberian Wood Squill
In Hindi
wood lily
Scilla siberica
In German
Lilium philadelphicum
Sibirischer Blaustern
In French
Lilium philadelphicum
Scille de Sibérie
In Spanish
lirio de madera
siberica Scilla
In Greek
ξύλο κρίνος
Scilla siberica
In Portuguese
wood lily
Scilla siberica
In Polish
lilia drewna
Cebulica syberyjska
In Latin
wood lily
Scilla siberica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Scilloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Wood Lily and Siberian Squill
Wondering what are the properties of Wood Lily and Siberian Squill? We provide you with everything About Wood Lily and Siberian Squill. Wood Lily doesn't have thorns and Siberian Squill doesn't have thorns. Also Wood Lily does not have fragrant flowers. Wood Lily has allergic reactions like poisonous to cats and Siberian Squill 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 Siberian Squill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wood Lily and Siberian Squill
Season and care of Wood Lily and Siberian Squill is important to know. While considering everything about Wood Lily and Siberian Squill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wood Lily season is Summer and Siberian Squill season is Summer. The type of soil for Wood Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Siberian Squill is Loam while the PH of soil for Wood Lily is Neutral and for Siberian Squill is Acidic, Neutral.
Wood Lily and Siberian Squill Physical Information
Wood Lily and Siberian Squill physical information is very important for comparison. Wood Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Siberian Squill height is 20.30 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Wood Lily and Siberian Squill are as follows:
Wood Lily flower color: Dark Red and Orange Red
Wood Lily leaf color: Light Green
Siberian Squill flower color: Blue
- Siberian Squill leaf color: Green
Care of Wood Lily and Siberian Squill
Care of Wood Lily and Siberian Squill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wood Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Siberian Squill 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 Siberian Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.