Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central United States, Canada
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Types
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Alstroemeria aurea
Alstroemeria aurantiaca
Alstroemeria caryophyllacea
Alstroemeria haemantha
Alstroemeria ligtu
Alstroemeria psittacina
Alstroemeria pulchella
Habitat
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow
Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water frequently, Reduce watering during fall, Water Deeply, 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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'
Common Name
Blue Ash
Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria
In Hindi
Blue Ash plant
alstroemeria
In German
Blue Ash Pflanze
Alstroemeria
In French
usine Blue Ash
Alstroemeria
In Spanish
planta de Blue Ash
Alstroemeria
In Greek
φυτό Blue Ash
Alstroemeria
In Portuguese
planta Blue Ash
Alstroemeria
In Polish
Blue Ash roślin
Alstroemeria
In Latin
Blue Ash herba
Alstroemeria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Liliales
Family
Oleaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Fraxinus
Alstroemeria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Oleeae
Alstroemerieae
Properties of Blue Ash and Alstroemeria
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Ash and Alstroemeria? We provide you with everything About Blue Ash and Alstroemeria. Blue Ash doesn't have thorns and Alstroemeria doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Ash does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Ash has allergic reactions like and Alstroemeria has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Blue Ash and Alstroemeria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Ash and Alstroemeria
Season and care of Blue Ash and Alstroemeria is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Ash and Alstroemeria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Alstroemeria season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam and for Alstroemeria is Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Alstroemeria is Neutral.
Blue Ash and Alstroemeria Physical Information
Blue Ash and Alstroemeria physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Ash and Alstroemeria are as follows:
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Alstroemeria flower color: Gold
- Alstroemeria leaf color: Light Green
Care of Blue Ash and Alstroemeria
Care of Blue Ash and Alstroemeria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alstroemeria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alstroemeria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.