Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Delphinium elatum
Ranunculaceae · flowers
Lilium orientalis
Liliaceae · bulbs
Delphinium (Zones 3-7)
Oriental Lily (Zones 4-8)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 4–7
| Feature | Delphinium | Oriental Lily |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Delphinium elatum | Lilium orientalis |
| Family | Ranunculaceae | Liliaceae |
| Category | flowers | bulbs |
| Sun | ☀️ Full Sun | ☀️ Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium | 💧💧 Medium |
| Soil | Rich, Well-drained | Rich, Acidic, Well-drained |
| Height | 6' | 4' |
| Spread | 2' | 1' |
| Bloom Season | Early Summer | Late Summer |
| Bloom Color | Blue, Purple, White, Pink | White, Pink, Red |
| Growth Rate | Fast | Medium |
| Native Region | Europe, Asia | Japan |
| Maintenance | High | Low |
Delphinium
Oriental Lily
Delphinium
Oriental Lily
Choose Delphinium if you don't mind high maintenance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 3–7.
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 4–7. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.
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