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
China, Japan, Korea
Types
western red lily
Hybrid Tiger Lilies, Double Orange, Ditch Lily
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
High elevation, Hill prairies, Open grasslands
Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
2-8
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Dark Red, Orange Red
Orange, Orange Red, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark 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
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Full Sun, 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
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Gray mold, Lily Beetle
Lily Beetle, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Beetles
Allergy
poisonous to cats
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use, Wild gardens
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
chest congestion, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
bulb used as starch, Unknown
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LILIUM philadelphicum
LILIUM lancifolium
Common Name
Philadelphia Lily, Wood Lily
Tiger Lily
In Hindi
wood lily
टाइगर लिली
In German
Lilium philadelphicum
Tiger Lily
In French
Lilium philadelphicum
Tiger Lily
In Spanish
lirio de madera
lirio de tigre
In Greek
ξύλο κρίνος
Κρίνος ποικιλόχρωμος
In Portuguese
wood lily
Tiger Lily
In Polish
lilia drewna
Tygrys Lily
In Latin
wood lily
Lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Lilioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Wood Lily and Tiger Lily
Wondering what are the properties of Wood Lily and Tiger Lily? We provide you with everything About Wood Lily and Tiger Lily. Wood Lily doesn't have thorns and Tiger Lily doesn't have thorns. Also Wood Lily does not have fragrant flowers. Wood Lily has allergic reactions like poisonous to cats and Tiger Lily 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 Tiger Lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wood Lily and Tiger Lily
Season and care of Wood Lily and Tiger Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Wood Lily and Tiger Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wood Lily season is Summer and Tiger Lily season is Summer. The type of soil for Wood Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tiger Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wood Lily is Neutral and for Tiger Lily is Acidic, Neutral.
Wood Lily and Tiger Lily Physical Information
Wood Lily and Tiger Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Wood Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Tiger Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Wood Lily and Tiger Lily are as follows:
Wood Lily flower color: Dark Red and Orange Red
Wood Lily leaf color: Light Green
Tiger Lily flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Black
- Tiger Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Wood Lily and Tiger Lily
Care of Wood Lily and Tiger Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wood Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tiger Lily 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 Tiger Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.