Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrubs, Trees
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Australia
Types
Not Available
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor, Striped
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Analgesic
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, Intestinal irritations
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
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
Not Available
Botanical Name
AGAPANTHUS praecox ssp. orientalis
Eucalyptus
Common Name
African Lily, Blue Lily, Common Agapanthus, Lily-of-the-Nile
Eucalyptus
In Hindi
ब्लू लिली
नीलगिरी
In German
Blaue Lilie
Eukalyptus
In French
Lily Bleu
Eucalyptus
In Spanish
lirio azul
Eucalipto
In Greek
μπλε Lily
ευκάλυπτος
In Portuguese
Lily azul
Eucalipto
In Polish
niebieski Lily
Eukaliptus
In Latin
blue lilium
Eucalyptus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Agapanthus
Eucalyptus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Eucalypteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Blue Lily and Eucalyptus
Season and care of Blue Lily and Eucalyptus is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lily and Eucalyptus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lily season is Summer and Fall and Eucalyptus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Lily is Loam, Sand and for Eucalyptus is Well drained while the PH of soil for Blue Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline.
Blue Lily and Eucalyptus Physical Information
Blue Lily and Eucalyptus physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm. The color specification of Blue Lily and Eucalyptus are as follows:
Blue Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Blue Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blue Lily and Eucalyptus
Care of Blue Lily and Eucalyptus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Blue Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.