Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Types
assera , caerulea , cinerascens , petasmatodes
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Habitat
mild coastal areas, Upland sandy savannas
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Blue, Violet
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Fungal leaf spots
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Not Available
Allergy
breathing problems, Dizziness, poisonous if ingested
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Unknown
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Foundation, Hedges
Botanical Name
DIANELLA caerulea
ABELIA mosanensis
Common Name
Blue Flax Lily, Blueberry Lily, Paroo Lily
Glossy abelia
In Hindi
blue flax lily
Abelia
In German
blau Flachs Lilie
Abelia
In French
Dianella caerulea
Abelia
In Spanish
Dianella caerulea
Abelia
In Greek
Dianella caerulea
Αμπέλια
In Portuguese
blue flax lily
Abelia
In Polish
blue flax lily
Abelia
In Latin
blue flax lily
Abelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocots
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Dipsacales
Family
Liliaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Caprifolioideae
Season and Care of Blue Flax Lily and Abelia
Season and care of Blue Flax Lily and Abelia is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Flax Lily and Abelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Flax Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Abelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Flax Lily is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Flax Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Flax Lily and Abelia Physical Information
Blue Flax Lily and Abelia physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Flax Lily height is 40.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Blue Flax Lily and Abelia are as follows:
Blue Flax Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Blue Flax Lily leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Abelia flower color: Not Available
- Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Blue Flax Lily and Abelia
Care of Blue Flax Lily and Abelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Flax Lily pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Flax Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.