Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Hybrid origin, South Africa
Types
Arundo, Carrizo
African Blue Lily
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
gardens, Grassland, Mountain tops, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10-1
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 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
Not Available
Light Blue, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Never Over-water, Water Deeply, Water occasionally, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Eczema, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Anti-fungal, Cold, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARUNDO donax
AGAPANTHUS 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Giant Reed
African Lily, Lily-of-the-Nile
In Hindi
नरकट
अफ्रीकी लिली
In German
Pfahlrohr
afrikanische Lilie
In French
Arundo donax
Afrique lys
In Spanish
Arundo donax
lirio africano
In Greek
Arundo donax
Αφρικανική κρίνο
In Portuguese
Cana-do-reino
lírio africano
In Polish
Lasecznica trzcinowata
afrykański lilia
In Latin
Arundo donax
African lilium
Phylum
Angiosperms
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asparagales
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Agapanthoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Reed and African Lily
Season and care of Giant Reed and African Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and African Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and African Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for African Lily is Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for African Lily is Neutral.
Giant Reed and African Lily Physical Information
Giant Reed and African Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas African Lily height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and African Lily are as follows:
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
African Lily flower color: Light Blue and Silver
- African Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Giant Reed and African Lily
Care of Giant Reed and African Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Lily pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Prune to control growth. In summer Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.