Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Types
Agapanthus
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Habitat
Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor, Striped
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, Intestinal irritations
Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
AGAPANTHUS praecox ssp. orientalis
ACER nigrum
Common Name
African Lily, Blue Lily, Common Agapanthus, Lily-of-the-Nile
Black Maple
In Hindi
ब्लू लिली
Black Maple Tree
In German
Blaue Lilie
Schwarz Ahorn
In French
Lily Bleu
Noir Érable
In Spanish
lirio azul
Negro del árbol de arce
In Greek
μπλε Lily
Μαύρο Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Lily azul
Árvore de bordo preto
In Polish
niebieski Lily
Czarny klon
In Latin
blue lilium
White Acer ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Liliaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Blue Lily and Black Maple
Season and care of Blue Lily and Black Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lily and Black Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lily season is Summer and Fall and Black Maple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Lily is Loam, Sand and for Black Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Lily and Black Maple Physical Information
Blue Lily and Black Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Blue Lily and Black Maple are as follows:
Blue Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Blue Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Blue Lily and Black Maple
Care of Blue Lily and Black Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.