Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor, Striped
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Palmate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, Intestinal irritations
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making soaps
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
AGAPANTHUS praecox ssp. orientalis
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
African Lily, Blue Lily, Common Agapanthus, Lily-of-the-Nile
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
ब्लू लिली
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Blaue Lilie
Buckeye Putzer
In French
Lily Bleu
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
lirio azul
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
μπλε Lily
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
Lily azul
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
niebieski Lily
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
blue lilium
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Liliaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Agapanthus
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Blue Lily and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Blue Lily and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lily and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lily season is Summer and Fall and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Lily is Loam, Sand and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Lily and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Blue Lily and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Lily and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Blue Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Blue Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Lily and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Blue Lily and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.