Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
assera , caerulea , cinerascens , petasmatodes
Turtlehead, Leadwort, Aster
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
mild coastal areas, Upland sandy savannas
bottomlands, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 -5
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Brown, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Violet
Non Flowering Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Divison, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Keep ground moist, 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Fungal leaf spots
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost
Not Found
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Rodents
Allergy
breathing problems, Dizziness, poisonous if ingested
Not Available
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DIANELLA caerulea
CHASMANTHIUM latifolium
Common Name
Blue Flax Lily, Blueberry Lily, Paroo Lily
Indian Woodoats, Northern Sea Oats
In Hindi
blue flax lily
Northern Sea Oats
In German
blau Flachs Lilie
Northern Seehafer
In French
Dianella caerulea
Northern Sea Oats
In Spanish
Dianella caerulea
Avena del mar del Norte
In Greek
Dianella caerulea
Βόρεια Θάλασσα Βρώμη
In Portuguese
blue flax lily
Northern Sea Oats
In Polish
blue flax lily
Północna część Morza Owies
In Latin
blue flax lily
Avene mari septentrionali
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocots
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Chasmanthieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Flax Lily and Northern Sea Oats
Season and care of Blue Flax Lily and Northern Sea Oats is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Flax Lily and Northern Sea Oats Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Flax Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Northern Sea Oats season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Flax Lily is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Northern Sea Oats is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Flax Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Northern Sea Oats is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Flax Lily and Northern Sea Oats Physical Information
Blue Flax Lily and Northern Sea Oats physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Flax Lily height is 40.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Northern Sea Oats height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Blue Flax Lily and Northern Sea Oats are as follows:
Blue Flax Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Blue Flax Lily leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Northern Sea Oats flower color: Brown and Green
- Northern Sea Oats leaf color: Light Green
Care of Blue Flax Lily and Northern Sea Oats
Care of Blue Flax Lily and Northern Sea Oats 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 Northern Sea Oats pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Northern Sea Oats needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.