Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
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Types
Agapanthus
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
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USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor, Striped
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Cordate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, Intestinal irritations
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
AGAPANTHUS praecox ssp. orientalis
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
African Lily, Blue Lily, Common Agapanthus, Lily-of-the-Nile
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
ब्लू लिली
Zonal Geranium
In German
Blaue Lilie
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Lily Bleu
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
lirio azul
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
μπλε Lily
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Lily azul
zonal Geranium
In Polish
niebieski Lily
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
blue lilium
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Geraniales
Family
Liliaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Agapanthus
Geranium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Blue Lily and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Blue Lily and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lily and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lily season is Summer and Fall and Zonal Geranium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Lily is Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Lily and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Blue Lily and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Blue Lily and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Blue Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Blue Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Blue Lily and Zonal Geranium
Care of Blue Lily and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Blue Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.