Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland
Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor, Striped
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Analgesic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
chest congestion, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOPECURUS pratensis
AGAPANTHUS praecox ssp. orientalis
Common Name
Meadow Foxtail
African Lily, Blue Lily, Common Agapanthus, Lily-of-the-Nile
In Hindi
Meadow Foxtail
ब्लू लिली
In German
Wiesenfuchsschwanz
Blaue Lilie
In French
vulpin des prés
Lily Bleu
In Spanish
pradera de cola de zorra
lirio azul
In Greek
Meadow Foxtail
μπλε Lily
In Portuguese
Meadow Foxtail
Lily azul
In Polish
łąka ber
niebieski Lily
In Latin
meadow Foxtail
blue lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Alopecurus
Agapanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Meadow Foxtail and Blue Lily
Season and care of Meadow Foxtail and Blue Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Foxtail and Blue Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Foxtail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Meadow Foxtail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Lily is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Foxtail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Lily is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Foxtail and Blue Lily Physical Information
Meadow Foxtail and Blue Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Foxtail height is 61.00 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Blue Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Foxtail and Blue Lily are as follows:
Meadow Foxtail flower color: White
Meadow Foxtail leaf color: Green
Blue Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Blue Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Meadow Foxtail and Blue Lily
Care of Meadow Foxtail and Blue Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Foxtail pruning is done Prune to control growth and Blue Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Meadow Foxtail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Blue Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.