Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrubs
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
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, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor, Striped
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Round
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Analgesic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, Intestinal irritations
Asthma, Chronic fatigue
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
AGAPANTHUS praecox ssp. orientalis
PETASITES japonicus 'Purpureus'
Common Name
African Lily, Blue Lily, Common Agapanthus, Lily-of-the-Nile
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Purple Butterbur
In Hindi
ब्लू लिली
Purple Butterbur
In German
Blaue Lilie
Lila Pestwurz
In French
Lily Bleu
Violet Butterbur
In Spanish
lirio azul
púrpura petasita
In Greek
μπλε Lily
Purple Butterbur
In Portuguese
Lily azul
roxo Carrapicho
In Polish
niebieski Lily
Purpurowy Lepiężnik
In Latin
blue lilium
Purple Butterbur
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Agapanthus
Petasites
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Lily and Purple Butterbur
Season and care of Blue Lily and Purple Butterbur is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lily and Purple Butterbur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lily season is Summer and Fall and Purple Butterbur season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Lily is Loam, Sand and for Purple Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Purple Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Lily and Purple Butterbur Physical Information
Blue Lily and Purple Butterbur physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Purple Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Lily and Purple Butterbur are as follows:
Blue Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Blue Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Purple Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Purple Butterbur leaf color: Green, Purple and Burgundy
Care of Blue Lily and Purple Butterbur
Care of Blue Lily and Purple Butterbur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Purple Butterbur 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 Purple Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.