Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
assera , caerulea , cinerascens , petasmatodes
Cryptanthus 'Absolute Zero'
Cryptanthus 'Agate'
Cryptanthus 'Alberta'
Cryptanthus 'Alpine Frost'
Habitat
mild coastal areas, Upland sandy savannas
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Violet
Not Available
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Not Available
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Fungal leaf spots
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Allergy
breathing problems, Dizziness, poisonous if ingested
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
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
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
DIANELLA caerulea
CRYPTANTHUS
Common Name
Blue Flax Lily, Blueberry Lily, Paroo Lily
Cryptanthus, Earth Star
In Hindi
blue flax lily
Earth Star
In German
blau Flachs Lilie
Erdstern
In French
Dianella caerulea
Terre étoile
In Spanish
Dianella caerulea
estrella de la tierra
In Greek
Dianella caerulea
γη αστεριών
In Portuguese
blue flax lily
Estrela da terra
In Polish
blue flax lily
Gwiazda ziemi
In Latin
blue flax lily
terra, stella
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Monocots
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Bromeliales
Family
Liliaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Dianella
Cryptanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Blue Flax Lily and Earth Star
Season and care of Blue Flax Lily and Earth Star is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Flax Lily and Earth Star Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Flax Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Earth Star season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Flax Lily is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Earth Star is Not Available while the PH of soil for Blue Flax Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Earth Star is Not Available.
Blue Flax Lily and Earth Star Physical Information
Blue Flax Lily and Earth Star physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Flax Lily height is 40.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Earth Star height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Blue Flax Lily and Earth Star are as follows:
Blue Flax Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Blue Flax Lily leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Earth Star flower color: Not Available
- Earth Star leaf color: Not Available
Care of Blue Flax Lily and Earth Star
Care of Blue Flax Lily and Earth Star 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 Earth Star pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, 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 Earth Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.