Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Aquatics
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, California, Texas
Types
Not Available
Virginia
Habitat
Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-10
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, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor, Striped
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
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
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Analgesic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, Intestinal irritations
Anxiety, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
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
Bog Garden, Groundcover, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
AGAPANTHUS praecox ssp. orientalis
HYDROCOTYLE umbellata
Common Name
African Lily, Blue Lily, Common Agapanthus, Lily-of-the-Nile
Manyflower Marsh Pennywort, Pennywort
In Hindi
ब्लू लिली
pennywort
In German
Blaue Lilie
Wassernabel
In French
Lily Bleu
pennywort
In Spanish
lirio azul
Centella
In Greek
μπλε Lily
pennywort
In Portuguese
Lily azul
conchelo
In Polish
niebieski Lily
wąkrota
In Latin
blue lilium
pennywort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Agapanthus
Hydrocotyle
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Lily and Pennywort
Season and care of Blue Lily and Pennywort is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lily and Pennywort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lily season is Summer and Fall and Pennywort season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Lily is Loam, Sand and for Pennywort is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Pennywort is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Lily and Pennywort Physical Information
Blue Lily and Pennywort physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Pennywort height is 10.20 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Lily and Pennywort are as follows:
Blue Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Blue Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pennywort flower color: White and Light Green
- Pennywort leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Blue Lily and Pennywort
Care of Blue Lily and Pennywort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pennywort 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 Pennywort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.