Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mexico, Southwestern United States, Texas
Types
Ilex abscondita, Ilex aculeolata, Ilex affinis
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Mid Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Prune in early spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilizer every month during spring, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Blight, Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Wildlife
Food for insects, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Economic Purpose, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Flower borders, Hedges, Not Available
Botanical Name
ILEX x meserveae 'Blue Princess'
Zinnia acerosa
Common Name
Blue Princess Holly
desert zinnia, wild zinnia, white zinnia and spinyleaf zinnia
In Hindi
BluePrincess Holly Plant
White Zinnia
In German
BluePrincess Holly Pflanze
Weiß Zinnia
In French
BluePrincess houx Plante
Blanc Zinnia
In Spanish
Planta del acebo BluePrincess
Zinnia blanco
In Greek
BluePrincess Holly Φυτών
λευκό Zinnia
In Portuguese
BluePrincess Planta Holly
branco Zinnia
In Polish
BluePrincess Holly roślin
Biały Zinnia
In Latin
Planta BluePrincess Holly
Zinnia album
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Asterales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Princess Holly and White Zinnia
Season and care of Blue Princess Holly and White Zinnia is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Princess Holly and White Zinnia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Princess Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Zinnia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Loam and for White Zinnia is Moist while the PH of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for White Zinnia is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Blue Princess Holly and White Zinnia Physical Information
Blue Princess Holly and White Zinnia physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Princess Holly height is Not Available and width 180.00 cm whereas White Zinnia height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Princess Holly and White Zinnia are as follows:
Blue Princess Holly flower color: White
Blue Princess Holly leaf color: Dark Green
White Zinnia flower color: White
- White Zinnia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blue Princess Holly and White Zinnia
Care of Blue Princess Holly and White Zinnia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Princess Holly pruning is done No pruning needed, Prune in early spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning and White Zinnia pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead flowers. In summer Blue Princess Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Zinnia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.
