Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Tree
  
Origin
Hybrid origin, South Africa
  
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
  
Types
African Blue Lily
  
shadbush, wild plum
  
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Mountain tops, Rocky areas
  
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Blue, Silver
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Red, Violet, Plum
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Yellow green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water, Water Deeply, Water occasionally, Water when soil is dry
  
occasional watering once established
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Drought Tolerant
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Less Watering
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth
  
No need to prune, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Heat And Humidity
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
  
Allergy
Eczema, Skin rash
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Cold, Cough
  
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
  
Food for animals, Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border
  
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
AGAPANTHUS 'Blue Moon'
  
AMELANCHIER arborea
  
Common Name
African Lily, Lily-of-the-Nile
  
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
  
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी लिली
  
Juneberry
  
In German
afrikanische Lilie
  
Felsenbirnen
  
In French
Afrique lys
  
Amélanchier
  
In Spanish
lirio africano
  
Amelanchier
  
In Greek
Αφρικανική κρίνο
  
Juneberry
  
In Portuguese
lírio africano
  
Amelanchier
  
In Polish
afrykański lilia
  
Świdośliwa
  
In Latin
African lilium
  
Amelanchier
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Liliaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Agapanthus
  
Amelanchier
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Dicotyledonous
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Agapanthoideae
  
Malvoideae