Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Eastern Asia, Japan
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
Old fields, stream banks
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
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 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
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor, Striped
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Orange, Burgundy, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Obovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Requires regular watering during dry weather
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
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, Sunken patches
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Analgesic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, Intestinal irritations
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used to make yellow dye
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
Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
AGAPANTHUS praecox ssp. orientalis
BERBERIS thunbergii
Common Name
African Lily, Blue Lily, Common Agapanthus, Lily-of-the-Nile
Japanese Barberry
In Hindi
ब्लू लिली
Japanese Barberry
In German
Blaue Lilie
Thunberg-Berberitze
In French
Lily Bleu
Berberis thunbergii
In Spanish
lirio azul
Berberis thunbergii
In Greek
μπλε Lily
Japanese Barberry
In Portuguese
Lily azul
Japanese Barberry
In Polish
niebieski Lily
Berberys Thunberga
In Latin
blue lilium
Japanese Barberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Ranunculales
Family
Liliaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Agapanthus
Berberis
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Lily and Japanese Barberry
Season and care of Blue Lily and Japanese Barberry is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lily and Japanese Barberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lily season is Summer and Fall and Japanese Barberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Lily is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Lily and Japanese Barberry Physical Information
Blue Lily and Japanese Barberry physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Japanese Barberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Lily and Japanese Barberry are as follows:
Blue Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Blue Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Japanese Barberry flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Japanese Barberry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Blue Lily and Japanese Barberry
Care of Blue Lily and Japanese Barberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Barberry 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 Japanese Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.