Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Lilium asiaticum
Liliaceae · bulbs
Buxus sempervirens
Buxaceae · shrubs
Asiatic Lily (Zones 3-8)
Boxwood (Zones 5-8)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 5–8
| Feature | Asiatic Lily | Boxwood |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lilium asiaticum | Buxus sempervirens |
| Family | Liliaceae | Buxaceae |
| Category | bulbs | shrubs |
| Sun | ☀️ Full Sun | ☀️ Part Shade to Full Sun |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium | 💧💧 Medium |
| Soil | Well-drained | Well-drained |
| Height | 3' | 8' |
| Spread | 1' | 8' |
| Bloom Season | Early Summer | Spring |
| Bloom Color | Orange, Red, Yellow, Pink | Green |
| Growth Rate | Fast | Slow |
| Native Region | Asia | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| Maintenance | Low | Medium |
Asiatic Lily
Boxwood
Asiatic Lily
Boxwood
Choose Asiatic Lily if you want a low-maintenance plant, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 3–8.
Choose Boxwood if you don't mind medium maintenance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in part shade to full sun with medium water in zones 5–8.
Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 5–8. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.
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