Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Purple
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor, Striped
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Analgesic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
chest congestion, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
AGAPANTHUS praecox ssp. orientalis
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
African Lily, Blue Lily, Common Agapanthus, Lily-of-the-Nile
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
ब्लू लिली
In German
Fullers Karde
Blaue Lilie
In French
Cardère à foulon
Lily Bleu
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
lirio azul
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
μπλε Lily
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
Lily azul
In Polish
Fullera Oset
niebieski Lily
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
blue lilium
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Liliales
Family
Dipsacaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Dipsacus
Agapanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
Not Available
Properties of Fuller's Teasel and Blue Lily
Wondering what are the properties of Fuller's Teasel and Blue Lily? We provide you with everything About Fuller's Teasel and Blue Lily. Fuller's Teasel has thorns and Blue Lily doesn't have thorns. Also Fuller's Teasel does not have fragrant flowers. Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Blue Lily has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Fuller's Teasel and Blue Lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Blue Lily
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Blue Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Blue Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Lily season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Blue Lily is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Lily is Acidic, Neutral.
Fuller's Teasel and Blue Lily Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Blue Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Blue Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Blue Lily are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Blue Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Blue Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Blue Lily
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Blue Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Blue Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.