Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Capsicum chinense
Solanaceae · vegetables
Lilium orientalis
Liliaceae · bulbs
Hot Pepper (Zones 5-11)
Oriental Lily (Zones 4-8)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 5–8
| Feature | Hot Pepper | Oriental Lily |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Capsicum chinense | Lilium orientalis |
| Family | Solanaceae | Liliaceae |
| Category | vegetables | bulbs |
| Sun | ☀️ Full Sun | ☀️ Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium | 💧💧 Medium |
| Soil | Rich, Well-drained | Rich, Acidic, Well-drained |
| Height | 3' | 4' |
| Spread | 1' 6" | 1' |
| Bloom Season | Summer | Late Summer |
| Bloom Color | White | White, Pink, Red |
| Growth Rate | Medium | Medium |
| Native Region | Central/South America | Japan |
| Maintenance | Medium | Low |
Hot Pepper
Oriental Lily
Hot Pepper
Oriental Lily
Choose Hot Pepper if you don't mind medium maintenance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 5–11.
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 5–8. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.
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