Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Hybrid origin
Types
assera , caerulea , cinerascens , petasmatodes
Gabrielle Marie, Brittany Rey
Habitat
mild coastal areas, Upland sandy savannas
Mountains, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 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
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Light Pink, Rose, Salmon, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Violet
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Fungal leaf spots
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
breathing problems, Dizziness, poisonous if ingested
Eczema, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Wild gardens
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Unknown
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bulbs, Flowers
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DIANELLA caerulea
DAHLIA 'Gallery Salvador'
Common Name
Blue Flax Lily, Blueberry Lily, Paroo Lily
Dahlia, Decorative Dahlia, Gallery Salvador Dahlia
In Hindi
blue flax lily
मेक्सिको का रंगीन फूलों का बड़ा पौधा
In German
blau Flachs Lilie
Dahlie
In French
Dianella caerulea
Dahlia
In Spanish
Dianella caerulea
Dalia
In Greek
Dianella caerulea
Ντάλια
In Portuguese
blue flax lily
Dália
In Polish
blue flax lily
Dalia
In Latin
blue flax lily
Dahlia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Monocots
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Liliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Coreopsideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Blue Flax Lily and Dahlia
Season and care of Blue Flax Lily and Dahlia is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Flax Lily and Dahlia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Flax Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dahlia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Flax Lily is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Dahlia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Flax Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Dahlia is Neutral.
Blue Flax Lily and Dahlia Physical Information
Blue Flax Lily and Dahlia physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Flax Lily height is 40.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Dahlia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Blue Flax Lily and Dahlia are as follows:
Blue Flax Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Blue Flax Lily leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Dahlia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Salmon and Ivory
- Dahlia leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Flax Lily and Dahlia
Care of Blue Flax Lily and Dahlia 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 Dahlia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Flax Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dahlia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.