Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Tree
  
Origin
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
  
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
  
Types
assera , caerulea , cinerascens , petasmatodes
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
mild coastal areas, Upland sandy savannas
  
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
7-1
  
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,000.00 cm
  
40
Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm
  
14
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Blue, Violet
  
Green, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Copper
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
All year
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
  
Budding, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
  
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
  
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Fungal leaf spots
  
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost
  
Drought, Frost
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Showy
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Not Available
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
  
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
  
Allergy
breathing problems, Dizziness, poisonous if ingested
  
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Wild gardens
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Unknown
  
Good for skin and hair
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
  
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Fruits, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
  
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Container, Groundcover
  
Botanical Name
DIANELLA caerulea
  
Myristica fragrans
  
Common Name
Blue Flax Lily, Blueberry Lily, Paroo Lily
  
Nutmeg
  
In Hindi
blue flax lily
  
जायफल
  
In German
blau Flachs Lilie
  
Muskatnuss
  
In French
Dianella caerulea
  
noix de muscade
  
In Spanish
Dianella caerulea
  
nuez moscada
  
In Greek
Dianella caerulea
  
μοσχοκάρυδο
  
In Portuguese
blue flax lily
  
noz-moscada
  
In Polish
blue flax lily
  
gałka muszkatołowa
  
In Latin
blue flax lily
  
nutmeg
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Monocots
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Magnoliales
  
Family
Liliaceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Dianella
  
Myristica
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Myrteae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Myrtoideae
  
Season and Care of Blue Flax Lily and Nutmeg
Season and care of Blue Flax Lily and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Flax Lily and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Flax Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Flax Lily is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Flax Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Flax Lily and Nutmeg Physical Information
Blue Flax Lily and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Flax Lily height is 40.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Flax Lily and Nutmeg are as follows:
Blue Flax Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Blue Flax Lily leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Blue Flax Lily and Nutmeg
Care of Blue Flax Lily and Nutmeg 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 Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Flax Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.