Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Asia
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Pterocarya fraxinifolia, Pterocarya stenoptera
Agapanthus
Habitat
Boggy areas, Mixed deciduous forest
Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor, Striped
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Cutting
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove all suckers, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic
chest congestion, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
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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, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Pterocarya fraxinifolia
AGAPANTHUS praecox ssp. orientalis
Common Name
Caucasian wingnut, Caucasian walnut
African Lily, Blue Lily, Common Agapanthus, Lily-of-the-Nile
In Hindi
wingnut
ब्लू लिली
In German
wingnut
Blaue Lilie
In French
wingnut
Lily Bleu
In Spanish
wingnut
lirio azul
In Greek
wingnut
μπλε Lily
In Portuguese
wingnut
Lily azul
In Polish
Wingnut
niebieski Lily
In Latin
wingnut
blue lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Juglandaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Pterocarya
Agapanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
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Season and Care of Wingnut and Blue Lily
Season and care of Wingnut and Blue Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Wingnut and Blue Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wingnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wingnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Lily is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wingnut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Lily is Acidic, Neutral.
Wingnut and Blue Lily Physical Information
Wingnut and Blue Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Wingnut height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Blue Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Wingnut and Blue Lily are as follows:
Wingnut flower color: Yellow green
Wingnut leaf color: Green
Blue Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Blue Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wingnut and Blue Lily
Care of Wingnut and Blue Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wingnut pruning is done Remove all suckers, 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 Wingnut 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.