Life Span
Perennial
Annual and 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
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, Micronesia
Types
western red lily
Hannah Yams, Japanese Sweet Potatoes
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
High elevation, Hill prairies, Open grasslands
Cold Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
11-12
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Dark Red, Orange Red
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse, Bronze
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
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs
Stem Cutting, Tuber propagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially
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
Aphids, Beetles, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Beetles, Mites, white worms
Allergy
poisonous to cats
Abdominal pain, Skin rash, Swelling, Vomiting
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
Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Root, Shoots
Other Uses
bulb used as starch, Unknown
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Vine
Botanical Name
LILIUM philadelphicum
IPOMOEA batatas
Common Name
Philadelphia Lily, Wood Lily
Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato Vine
In Hindi
wood lily
शकरकंद
In German
Lilium philadelphicum
Süßkartoffel
In French
Lilium philadelphicum
Patate douce
In Spanish
lirio de madera
Batata
In Greek
ξύλο κρίνος
Γλυκοπατάτα
In Portuguese
wood lily
Batata doce
In Polish
lilia drewna
Słodki ziemniak
In Latin
wood lily
Dulcis SOLANUM TUBEROSUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wood Lily and Sweet Potato
Season and care of Wood Lily and Sweet Potato is important to know. While considering everything about Wood Lily and Sweet Potato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wood Lily season is Summer and Sweet Potato season is Summer. The type of soil for Wood Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Potato is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wood Lily is Neutral and for Sweet Potato is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wood Lily and Sweet Potato Physical Information
Wood Lily and Sweet Potato physical information is very important for comparison. Wood Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sweet Potato height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Wood Lily and Sweet Potato are as follows:
Wood Lily flower color: Dark Red and Orange Red
Wood Lily leaf color: Light Green
Sweet Potato flower color: Not Available
- Sweet Potato leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse and Bronze
Care of Wood Lily and Sweet Potato
Care of Wood Lily and Sweet Potato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wood Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Potato 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 Sweet Potato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.