Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Southern Africa
Habitat
Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
Rocky areas, sand dunes, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor, Striped
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Tongue shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
occasional watering once established
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs, Snails, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, Intestinal irritations
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
AGAPANTHUS praecox ssp. orientalis
Euryops pectinatus
Common Name
African Lily, Blue Lily, Common Agapanthus, Lily-of-the-Nile
Euryops
In Hindi
ब्लू लिली
Euryops
In German
Blaue Lilie
Euryops
In French
Lily Bleu
Euryops
In Spanish
lirio azul
Euryops
In Greek
μπλε Lily
Euryops
In Portuguese
Lily azul
Euryops
In Polish
niebieski Lily
Euryops
In Latin
blue lilium
Euryops
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Blue Lily and Euryops
Season and care of Blue Lily and Euryops is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lily and Euryops Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lily season is Summer and Fall and Euryops season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Lily is Loam, Sand and for Euryops is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Euryops is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Lily and Euryops Physical Information
Blue Lily and Euryops physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Euryops height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Lily and Euryops are as follows:
Blue Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Blue Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Euryops flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Euryops leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blue Lily and Euryops
Care of Blue Lily and Euryops include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Euryops 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 Euryops needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.