Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Southern Africa, South Africa
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
8-11
Sunset Zone
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor, Striped
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green, Tan
-
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
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
chest congestion, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALLIANDRA californica
AGAPANTHUS praecox ssp. orientalis
Common Name
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
African Lily, Blue Lily, Common Agapanthus, Lily-of-the-Nile
In Hindi
tabardillo
ब्लू लिली
In German
tabardillo
Blaue Lilie
In French
tabardillo
Lily Bleu
In Spanish
tabardillo
lirio azul
In Greek
Tabardillo
μπλε Lily
In Portuguese
Tabardillo
Lily azul
In Polish
Tabardillo
niebieski Lily
In Latin
Tabardillo
blue lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Calliandra
Agapanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Tabardillo and Blue Lily
Season and care of Tabardillo and Blue Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Tabardillo and Blue Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabardillo season is Spring and Fall and Blue Lily season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand and for Blue Lily is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Lily is Acidic, Neutral.
Tabardillo and Blue Lily Physical Information
Tabardillo and Blue Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Blue Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Tabardillo and Blue Lily are as follows:
Tabardillo flower color: Red
Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Blue Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Blue Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tabardillo and Blue Lily
Care of Tabardillo and Blue Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabardillo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tabardillo 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.