Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor, Striped
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Grass like
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
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, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Analgesic
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, Intestinal irritations
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects
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, Groundcover, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
AGAPANTHUS praecox ssp. orientalis
ALOPECURUS pratensis
Common Name
African Lily, Blue Lily, Common Agapanthus, Lily-of-the-Nile
Meadow Foxtail
In Hindi
ब्लू लिली
Meadow Foxtail
In German
Blaue Lilie
Wiesenfuchsschwanz
In French
Lily Bleu
vulpin des prés
In Spanish
lirio azul
pradera de cola de zorra
In Greek
μπλε Lily
Meadow Foxtail
In Portuguese
Lily azul
Meadow Foxtail
In Polish
niebieski Lily
łąka ber
In Latin
blue lilium
meadow Foxtail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Agapanthus
Alopecurus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Lily and Meadow Foxtail
Season and care of Blue Lily and Meadow Foxtail is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lily and Meadow Foxtail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lily season is Summer and Fall and Meadow Foxtail season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Lily is Loam, Sand and for Meadow Foxtail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Meadow Foxtail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Lily and Meadow Foxtail Physical Information
Blue Lily and Meadow Foxtail physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Meadow Foxtail height is 61.00 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Blue Lily and Meadow Foxtail are as follows:
Blue Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Blue Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Meadow Foxtail flower color: White
- Meadow Foxtail leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Lily and Meadow Foxtail
Care of Blue Lily and Meadow Foxtail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Foxtail pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Blue Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meadow Foxtail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Moderate.