Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Not Available
assera , caerulea , cinerascens , petasmatodes
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
mild coastal areas, Upland sandy savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
creamy white
Blue, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Crown rot, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Allergy
Unknown
breathing problems, Dizziness, poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Unknown
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Not Available
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
DIANELLA caerulea
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Blue Flax Lily, Blueberry Lily, Paroo Lily
In Hindi
desert broom
blue flax lily
In German
Wüste Besen
blau Flachs Lilie
In French
desert broom
Dianella caerulea
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
Dianella caerulea
In Greek
desert broom
Dianella caerulea
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
blue flax lily
In Polish
desert broom
blue flax lily
In Latin
desert broom
blue flax lily
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocots
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Blue Flax Lily
Season and care of Desert Broom and Blue Flax Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Blue Flax Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Flax Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Flax Lily is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Flax Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Desert Broom and Blue Flax Lily Physical Information
Desert Broom and Blue Flax Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Blue Flax Lily height is 40.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Blue Flax Lily are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Blue Flax Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Blue Flax Lily leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Desert Broom and Blue Flax Lily
Care of Desert Broom and Blue Flax Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Flax Lily pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Flax Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
