Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Central America, South America
Types
Agapanthus
Golden Wax Bean, Romano bean
Habitat
Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
Fields, orchards
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor, Striped
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Green, Dark Red, Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Allergy
Analgesic
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, Intestinal irritations
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
AGAPANTHUS praecox ssp. orientalis
PHASEOLUS vulgaris
Common Name
African Lily, Blue Lily, Common Agapanthus, Lily-of-the-Nile
Green Beans
In Hindi
ब्लू लिली
फलियां
In German
Blaue Lilie
Bohnen
In French
Lily Bleu
haricots
In Spanish
lirio azul
Green Beans
In Greek
μπλε Lily
φασόλια
In Portuguese
Lily azul
feijões
In Polish
niebieski Lily
fasola
In Latin
blue lilium
fabam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Agapanthus
Phaseolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Blue Lily and Spring Beans
Season and care of Blue Lily and Spring Beans is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lily and Spring Beans Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lily season is Summer and Fall and Spring Beans season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Lily is Loam, Sand and for Spring Beans is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Spring Beans is Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Lily and Spring Beans Physical Information
Blue Lily and Spring Beans physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Spring Beans height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Lily and Spring Beans are as follows:
Blue Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Blue Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Spring Beans flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Spring Beans leaf color: Green, Purple and Dark Green
Care of Blue Lily and Spring Beans
Care of Blue Lily and Spring Beans include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spring Beans 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 Spring Beans needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.