The Liliaceae family, to which these plants belong, is a huge, diverse and visually stunning group of related plants. The first and easiest way to distinguish between these two types of lilies is to ask when they produce flowers. The typical timing for bloom of Asiatic lilies is in late spring and early summer June and July. On the other hand, Oriental lilies blooms come on in late summer August and September.
Other differences involve the size of the flower, whether there is a fragrance or not and the actual colors of the flowers. Oriental lily flowers are highly fragrant, emitting a strong, spicy aroma and have petal colors that are mostly red, purple, pink, or white. The flowers themselves are quite large in diameter, ranging about " across and the petals have ruffled edges!
In contrast, Asiatic lilies flowers have no fragrance or aroma; however, their petal colors are brilliant shades of gold, yellow, orange, rose, pink and white. Their flowers are not quite as large in diameter, only ranging " across and the petals have smooth edges.
Asiatic lilies usually have a maximum height between 2 and 3 feet, while Oriental lilies can be up to 6 feet tall, says the Clemson Cooperative Extension.
Your nose can also help you distinguish between Asiatic and Oriental lilies. Per Ohio State University, Asiatic lilies barely have a scent, while Oriental lilies are heavily fragranced. Another key difference between Asiatic and Oriental lilies is bloom time. Most Asiatic lilies bloom in late spring and early summer, while Oriental lilies usually bloom in late summer. Asiatic lilies also offer greater color variety, as they come in pastel shades and intense warm shades, including red, yellow and orange, and some so dark they look almost black.
Oriental lilies, on the other hand, typically come in white, shades of pink and red. In addition, the blooms of Oriental lilies are usually larger than those of Asiatic lilies. If you have cats, note that all Lilium species can cause kidney failure in felines when ingested, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Asiatic and Oriental lilies have different needs when it comes to soil. All lilies grow best in full sun to part shade. Although these types of lilies look as though they might be hard to grow, they are actually a good choice for beginning gardeners since their care is minimal and they are simple to grow.
As pretty as they are, Oriental and Asiatic lilies are tempting to squirrels. It is easy to see the difference between daylilies and lilum varieties. Daylilies have a dense root system with long, strap like foliage and clusters of flowers on wiry stems. But how about oriental lilies vs Asiatic lilies? Are they the same? It would be easy to look at the flowers of these two plants and think that they are just one type of plant, but this is definitely not the case.
The two plants differ in several ways. As the name would imply, Asiatic lilies are native to several areas of Asia. The plants have long glossy leaves and while they can reach mature heights up to 6 feet tall, they are the shortest of the lilies, normally about feet. The flowers come in many colors, from deep red to pure white. The blooms are typically 6 to 8 inches wide and some have spots of color on them. Asiatic lilies have no fragrance and will multiply quickly, so the plant can get larger and larger each season.
Asiatic lilies bloom early in the spring before the Orientals do. I grow Asiatics, Orientals and Daylilies and my Asiatics are always the first to show their lovely blooms in early spring.
When Asiatic lilies start to grow in the spring they get long stalks and develop multiple narrow leaves up and down the stem. Asiatic lilies require moist, well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter such as compost. They like a full sun location, and grow in most soil conditions. Asiatic lilies require deadheading as the flowers fade. They like to be divided every 3 to 4 years. Asiatic lilies seldom require staking.
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