Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin, South Africa
Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western China
Types
African Blue Lily
Crocus abantensis, Crocus adanensis, Crocus biflorus, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus korolkowii
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Mountain tops, Rocky areas
Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Blue, Silver
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water, Water Deeply, Water occasionally, Water when soil is dry
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Mushroom root rot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs, Snails, Tulip Fire, Tulip Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Eczema, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Cold, Cough
Arthritis, Gout
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
AGAPANTHUS 'Blue Moon'
Crocus Longiflorus
Common Name
African Lily, Lily-of-the-Nile
Crocus
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी लिली
Crocus
In German
afrikanische Lilie
Krokus
In French
Afrique lys
Crocus
In Spanish
lirio africano
Azafrán
In Greek
Αφρικανική κρίνο
κρόκος
In Portuguese
lírio africano
Açafrão
In Polish
afrykański lilia
Krokus
In Latin
African lilium
Erocum
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agapanthoideae
Crocoideae
Season and Care of African Lily and Crocus
Season and care of African Lily and Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about African Lily and Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Lily is Loam and for Crocus is Loamy while the PH of soil for African Lily is Neutral and for Crocus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
African Lily and Crocus Physical Information
African Lily and Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. African Lily height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Crocus height is Not Available and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of African Lily and Crocus are as follows:
African Lily flower color: Light Blue and Silver
African Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Crocus flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White and Yellow
- Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of African Lily and Crocus
Care of African Lily and Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Lily pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Prune to control growth and Crocus pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer African Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.