Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
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
Southeastern Asia, India, Australia
Types
western red lily
C. odorata var. fruitcosa (Craib) J. Sincl.
Habitat
High elevation, Hill prairies, Open grasslands
Humid climates, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Dark Red, Orange Red
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Prune in winter, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
Acidic Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilizer every month during spring
Pests and Diseases
Gray mold, Lily Beetle
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
poisonous to cats
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Perfumes
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antidepressant, Antiseborrhoeic, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, Nervine
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
bulb used as starch, Unknown
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LILIUM philadelphicum
CANANGA odorata
Common Name
Philadelphia Lily, Wood Lily
Chanel No.5 Tree, Perfume Tree, Ylang-Ylang
In Hindi
wood lily
Ylang-Ylang
In German
Lilium philadelphicum
Ylang-Ylang
In French
Lilium philadelphicum
Ylang-Ylang
In Spanish
lirio de madera
Ylang-Ylang
In Greek
ξύλο κρίνος
Ylang-Ylang
In Portuguese
wood lily
Ylang-Ylang
In Polish
lilia drewna
Jagodlin
In Latin
wood lily
Ylang-Ylang
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Liliales
Magnoliales
Family
Liliaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Wood Lily and Ylang-Ylang
Wondering what are the properties of Wood Lily and Ylang-Ylang? We provide you with everything About Wood Lily and Ylang-Ylang. Wood Lily doesn't have thorns and Ylang-Ylang doesn't have thorns. Also Wood Lily does not have fragrant flowers. Wood Lily has allergic reactions like poisonous to cats and Ylang-Ylang 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 Ylang-Ylang and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wood Lily and Ylang-Ylang
Season and care of Wood Lily and Ylang-Ylang is important to know. While considering everything about Wood Lily and Ylang-Ylang Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wood Lily season is Summer and Ylang-Ylang season is Summer. The type of soil for Wood Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ylang-Ylang is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wood Lily is Neutral and for Ylang-Ylang is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wood Lily and Ylang-Ylang Physical Information
Wood Lily and Ylang-Ylang physical information is very important for comparison. Wood Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Ylang-Ylang height is 910.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Wood Lily and Ylang-Ylang are as follows:
Wood Lily flower color: Dark Red and Orange Red
Wood Lily leaf color: Light Green
Ylang-Ylang flower color: Light Yellow
- Ylang-Ylang leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Wood Lily and Ylang-Ylang
Care of Wood Lily and Ylang-Ylang include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wood Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ylang-Ylang pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune to control growth. In summer Wood Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ylang-Ylang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.