Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Mediterranean
Types
assera , caerulea , cinerascens , petasmatodes
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Habitat
mild coastal areas, Upland sandy savannas
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Blue, Violet
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Fungal leaf spots
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems, Dizziness, poisonous if ingested
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Unknown
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
DIANELLA caerulea
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Blue Flax Lily, Blueberry Lily, Paroo Lily
Artichoke
In Hindi
blue flax lily
Artichoke
In German
blau Flachs Lilie
Artischocke
In French
Dianella caerulea
Artichaut
In Spanish
Dianella caerulea
Alcachofa
In Greek
Dianella caerulea
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
blue flax lily
Alcachofra
In Polish
blue flax lily
Karczoch
In Latin
blue flax lily
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Monocots
Eudicotyledones
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Liliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Flax Lily and Artichoke
Season and care of Blue Flax Lily and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Flax Lily and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Flax Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Flax Lily is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Blue Flax Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Blue Flax Lily and Artichoke Physical Information
Blue Flax Lily and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Flax Lily height is 40.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Blue Flax Lily and Artichoke are as follows:
Blue Flax Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Blue Flax Lily leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Blue Flax Lily and Artichoke
Care of Blue Flax Lily and Artichoke 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 Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Blue Flax Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.