Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Hydrangea macrophylla
Hydrangeaceae · flowers
Lilium orientalis
Liliaceae · bulbs
Hydrangea (Zones 5-9)
Oriental Lily (Zones 4-8)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 5–8
| Feature | Hydrangea | Oriental Lily |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hydrangea macrophylla | Lilium orientalis |
| Family | Hydrangeaceae | Liliaceae |
| Category | flowers | bulbs |
| Sun | ⛅ Part Shade | ☀️ Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium to High | 💧💧 Medium |
| Soil | Rich, Moist | Rich, Acidic, Well-drained |
| Height | 6' | 4' |
| Spread | 6' | 1' |
| Bloom Season | Summer | Late Summer |
| Bloom Color | Blue, Pink, White | White, Pink, Red |
| Growth Rate | Medium | Medium |
| Native Region | Japan | Japan |
| Maintenance | Medium | Low |
Hydrangea
Oriental Lily
Hydrangea
Oriental Lily
Choose Hydrangea if you don't mind medium maintenance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in part shade with medium to high water in zones 5–9.
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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