Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Not available
assera , caerulea , cinerascens , petasmatodes
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
mild coastal areas, Upland sandy savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Blue, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Crown rot, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Allergy
Not Available
breathing problems, Dizziness, poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Unknown
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
DIANELLA caerulea
Common Name
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
Blue Flax Lily, Blueberry Lily, Paroo Lily
In Hindi
Blue Hibiscus
blue flax lily
In German
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
blau Flachs Lilie
In French
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
Dianella caerulea
In Spanish
Azul árbol del hibisco
Dianella caerulea
In Greek
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
Dianella caerulea
In Portuguese
Árvore azul do hibiscus
blue flax lily
In Polish
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
blue flax lily
In Latin
Hibiscus lignum blue
blue flax lily
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocots
Order
Malvales
Asparagales
Family
Malvaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Hibisceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Hibiscus and Blue Flax Lily
Season and care of Blue Hibiscus and Blue Flax Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Hibiscus and Blue Flax Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Flax Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Flax Lily is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Flax Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Blue Hibiscus and Blue Flax Lily Physical Information
Blue Hibiscus and Blue Flax Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Blue Flax Lily height is 40.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Hibiscus and Blue Flax Lily are as follows:
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Blue Flax Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Blue Flax Lily leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Blue Flax Lily
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Blue Flax Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Flax Lily pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Flax Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
