Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Alta fescue, Kentucky fescue
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
meadows, Well Drained, yards
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 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
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor, Striped
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Never Over-water
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
Clay, Loam
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
Prune after flowering, Prune for size control, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Brown patch, Gray leaf blight, Pythium blight, Rust, Zoysia patch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Analgesic
Skin rash, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, Intestinal irritations
Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Animal Feed, 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
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
AGAPANTHUS praecox ssp. orientalis
Festuca arundinacea
Common Name
African Lily, Blue Lily, Common Agapanthus, Lily-of-the-Nile
Tall Fescue
In Hindi
ब्लू लिली
tall fescue
In German
Blaue Lilie
Rohr-Schwingel
In French
Lily Bleu
Festuca arundinacea
In Spanish
lirio azul
Festuca arundinacea
In Greek
μπλε Lily
tall fescue
In Portuguese
Lily azul
Festuca arundinacea
In Polish
niebieski Lily
Kostrzewa trzcinowa
In Latin
blue lilium
tall fescue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
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 Tall Fescue
Season and care of Blue Lily and Tall Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lily and Tall Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lily season is Summer and Fall and Tall Fescue season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Lily is Loam, Sand and for Tall Fescue is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Tall Fescue is Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Lily and Tall Fescue Physical Information
Blue Lily and Tall Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Tall Fescue height is 5.10 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Blue Lily and Tall Fescue are as follows:
Blue Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Blue Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tall Fescue flower color: Pale White
- Tall Fescue leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Blue Lily and Tall Fescue
Care of Blue Lily and Tall Fescue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tall Fescue pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for size control and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Blue Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tall Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.