Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Lilium asiaticum
Liliaceae · bulbs
Camellia japonica
Theaceae · shrubs
Asiatic Lily (Zones 3-8)
Camellia (Zones 7-9)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 7–8
| Feature | Asiatic Lily | Camellia |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lilium asiaticum | Camellia japonica |
| Family | Liliaceae | Theaceae |
| Category | bulbs | shrubs |
| Sun | ☀️ Full Sun | ⛅ Part Shade |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium | 💧💧 Medium |
| Soil | Well-drained | Rich, Acidic, Well-drained |
| Height | 3' | 10' |
| Spread | 1' | 6' |
| Bloom Season | Early Summer | Winter-Spring |
| Bloom Color | Orange, Red, Yellow, Pink | Red, Pink, White |
| Growth Rate | Fast | Slow |
| Native Region | Asia | East Asia |
| Maintenance | Low | Medium |
Asiatic Lily
Camellia
Asiatic Lily
Camellia
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 Camellia if you don't mind medium maintenance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in part shade with medium water in zones 7–9.
Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 7–8. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.
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