Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Canary Islands
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Dracaena Marginata
Agapanthus
Habitat
Volcanic Islands
Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
8-11
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor, Striped
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Frost, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
chest congestion, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
DRACAENA draco
AGAPANTHUS praecox ssp. orientalis
Common Name
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
African Lily, Blue Lily, Common Agapanthus, Lily-of-the-Nile
In Hindi
ड्रैगन ट्री
ब्लू लिली
In German
Drachenbaum
Blaue Lilie
In French
dragonnier
Lily Bleu
In Spanish
Drago
lirio azul
In Greek
Δράκος Tree
μπλε Lily
In Portuguese
Dragoeiro
Lily azul
In Polish
smok Drzewo
niebieski Lily
In Latin
draco ligno
blue lilium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Dracaena
Agapanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Dragon Tree and Blue Lily
Season and care of Dragon Tree and Blue Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Tree and Blue Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand and for Blue Lily is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Lily is Acidic, Neutral.
Dragon Tree and Blue Lily Physical Information
Dragon Tree and Blue Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Blue Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dragon Tree and Blue Lily are as follows:
Dragon Tree flower color: White
Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Blue Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Blue Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dragon Tree and Blue Lily
Care of Dragon Tree and Blue Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dragon Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Blue Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dragon Tree needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Blue Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.