Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herb
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Europe, Asia
Types
Agapanthus
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
White, Purple, Pink, Violet, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor, Striped
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Analgesic
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, Intestinal irritations
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
AGAPANTHUS praecox ssp. orientalis
SYMPHYTUM officinale
Common Name
African Lily, Blue Lily, Common Agapanthus, Lily-of-the-Nile
Common Comfrey
In Hindi
ब्लू लिली
Hydrangea
In German
Blaue Lilie
Hortensie
In French
Lily Bleu
Hortensia
In Spanish
lirio azul
Hortensia
In Greek
μπλε Lily
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Lily azul
Hortênsia
In Polish
niebieski Lily
Hortensja
In Latin
blue lilium
Hibiscus
Family
Liliaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Blue Lily and Common Comfrey
Season and care of Blue Lily and Common Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lily and Common Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lily season is Summer and Fall and Common Comfrey season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Lily is Loam, Sand and for Common Comfrey is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Common Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Lily and Common Comfrey Physical Information
Blue Lily and Common Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Common Comfrey height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Lily and Common Comfrey are as follows:
Blue Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Blue Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Common Comfrey flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Violet and Ivory
- Common Comfrey leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Blue Lily and Common Comfrey
Care of Blue Lily and Common Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Common Comfrey 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 Common Comfrey needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.