Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Japan
Southern Africa, South Africa
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 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
White, Gold
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor, Striped
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
-
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
Elliptic
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
chest congestion, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, 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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
AGAPANTHUS praecox ssp. orientalis
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
African Lily, Blue Lily, Common Agapanthus, Lily-of-the-Nile
In Hindi
sasanqua
ब्लू लिली
In German
sasanqua
Blaue Lilie
In French
sasanqua
Lily Bleu
In Spanish
sasanqua
lirio azul
In Greek
sasanqua
μπλε Lily
In Portuguese
Sasankya
Lily azul
In Polish
Sasankya
niebieski Lily
In Latin
Sasankya
blue lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Theaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Camellia
Agapanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Blue Lily
Season and care of Sasanqua and Blue Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Blue Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Blue Lily is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Lily is Acidic, Neutral.
Sasanqua and Blue Lily Physical Information
Sasanqua and Blue Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Blue Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Blue Lily are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Blue Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Blue Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sasanqua and Blue Lily
Care of Sasanqua and Blue Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Blue Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sasanqua 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.