Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Buxus sempervirens
Buxaceae · shrubs
Lilium orientalis
Liliaceae · bulbs
Boxwood (Zones 5-8)
Oriental Lily (Zones 4-8)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 5–8
| Feature | Boxwood | Oriental Lily |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Buxus sempervirens | Lilium orientalis |
| Family | Buxaceae | Liliaceae |
| Category | shrubs | bulbs |
| Sun | ☀️ Part Shade to Full Sun | ☀️ Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium | 💧💧 Medium |
| Soil | Well-drained | Rich, Acidic, Well-drained |
| Height | 8' | 4' |
| Spread | 8' | 1' |
| Bloom Season | Spring | Late Summer |
| Bloom Color | Green | White, Pink, Red |
| Growth Rate | Slow | Medium |
| Native Region | Europe, Asia, Africa | Japan |
| Maintenance | Medium | Low |
Boxwood
Oriental Lily
Boxwood
Oriental Lily
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.
Choose Oriental Lily if you want a low-maintenance plant, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun to part shade with medium water in zones 4–8.
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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