Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Gerbera jamesonii
Asteraceae · flowers
Lilium orientalis
Liliaceae · bulbs
Gerbera Daisy (Zones 8-11)
Oriental Lily (Zones 4-8)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 8–8
| Feature | Gerbera Daisy | Oriental Lily |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gerbera jamesonii | Lilium orientalis |
| Family | Asteraceae | Liliaceae |
| Category | flowers | bulbs |
| Sun | ☀️ Full Sun | ☀️ Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium | 💧💧 Medium |
| Soil | Rich, Well-drained | Rich, Acidic, Well-drained |
| Height | 1' 6" | 4' |
| Spread | 1' | 1' |
| Bloom Season | Spring-Fall | Late Summer |
| Bloom Color | Mixed | White, Pink, Red |
| Growth Rate | Medium | Medium |
| Native Region | South Africa | Japan |
| Maintenance | Medium | Low |
Gerbera Daisy
Oriental Lily
Gerbera Daisy
Oriental Lily
Choose Gerbera Daisy if you don't mind medium maintenance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 8–11.
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 8–8. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.
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