Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Lilium orientalis
Liliaceae · bulbs
Pachysandra terminalis
Buxaceae · groundcovers
Oriental Lily (Zones 4-8)
Pachysandra (Zones 4-8)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 4–8
| Feature | Oriental Lily | Pachysandra |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lilium orientalis | Pachysandra terminalis |
| Family | Liliaceae | Buxaceae |
| Category | bulbs | groundcovers |
| Sun | ☀️ Full Sun to Part Shade | ⛅ Part Shade to Full Shade |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium | 💧💧 Medium |
| Soil | Rich, Acidic, Well-drained | Rich, Acidic |
| Height | 4' | 8" |
| Spread | 1' | 1' 6" |
| Bloom Season | Late Summer | Spring |
| Bloom Color | White, Pink, Red | White |
| Growth Rate | Medium | Slow |
| Native Region | Japan | Japan |
| Maintenance | Low | Low |
Oriental Lily
Pachysandra
Oriental Lily
Pachysandra
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.
Choose Pachysandra if you want a low-maintenance plant, and want deer resistance. It thrives in part shade to full shade with medium water in zones 4–8.
Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 4–8. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.
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