Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
China
Types
assera , caerulea , cinerascens , petasmatodes
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Habitat
mild coastal areas, Upland sandy savannas
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Violet
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Water daily during growing season
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Fungal leaf spots
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, 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
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Not Available
Allergy
breathing problems, Dizziness, poisonous if ingested
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Unknown
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
DIANELLA caerulea
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
Blue Flax Lily, Blueberry Lily, Paroo Lily
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In Hindi
blue flax lily
कीवी फल
In German
blau Flachs Lilie
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
Dianella caerulea
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
Dianella caerulea
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
Dianella caerulea
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
blue flax lily
Quiuí
In Polish
blue flax lily
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
blue flax lily
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocots
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ericales
Family
Liliaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Flax Lily and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Blue Flax Lily and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Flax Lily and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Flax Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Flax Lily is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Flax Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Flax Lily and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Blue Flax Lily and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Flax Lily height is 40.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Blue Flax Lily and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Blue Flax Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Blue Flax Lily leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Blue Flax Lily and Kiwifruit
Care of Blue Flax Lily and Kiwifruit 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 Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter. In summer Blue Flax Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.