Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, South Africa
California
Types
African Blue Lily
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Mountain tops, Rocky areas
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Blue, Silver
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water, Water Deeply, Water occasionally, Water when soil is dry
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Eczema, Skin rash
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Cold, Cough
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AGAPANTHUS 'Blue Moon'
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
African Lily, Lily-of-the-Nile
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी लिली
Matilija Poppy
In German
afrikanische Lilie
Matilija Poppy
In French
Afrique lys
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
lirio africano
Matilija amapola
In Greek
Αφρικανική κρίνο
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
lírio africano
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
afrykański lilia
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
African lilium
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Papaverales
Family
Liliaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agapanthoideae
Papaveroideae
Season and Care of African Lily and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of African Lily and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about African Lily and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Lily is Loam and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Lily is Neutral and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
African Lily and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
African Lily and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. African Lily height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of African Lily and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
African Lily flower color: Light Blue and Silver
African Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of African Lily and Matilija Poppy
Care of African Lily and Matilija Poppy 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 Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer African Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.