Agapanthus Silver Moon
Scientific Name: Agapanthus 'Notfred'
Also Known As
- Agapanthus 'Silver Moon'
- Notfred African Lily
- Notfred Lily of the Nile
- Silver Moon African Lily
- Silver Moon Lily of the Nile
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 24"-30"
- W: 24"-30"
planting zones
- 7a-10b
Agapanthus Silver Moon plant details
Agapanthus Silver Moon is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green, variegated and white foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Agapanthus Silver Moon
- Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: amaryllidaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
- Mature size: 24 IN - 30 IN - wide, 24 IN - 30 IN - tall
- Flowers: blue blooms in summer
- Uses: border plant, clumping, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, dwarf, rock garden, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Agapanthus Silver Moon
- USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: alkaline, average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Far Reaches Farm
Gardening facts about Agapanthus Silver Moon plant
How to Grow Agapanthus Silver Moon
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- green
Flower Color
- blue
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- grassy
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 6"-15"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - occasional
aka Two Times Blue Agapanthus, Two Times Blue Lily-of-the-Nile
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Agapanthus praecox 'Headbourne Blue', Headbourne Blue Agapanthus, Headbourne Blue Lily-of-the-Nile
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
6b-11
Size
Height: 15"-36"
Width: 15"-24"
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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aka Sarah Agapanthus, Sarah Lily-of-the-Nile
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - drought tolerant
Scientific Name: Agapanthus orientalis 'PMN06'
aka Agapanthus orientalis 'Queen Mum', Queen Mum™ Agapanthus, Queen Mum™ Lily-of-the-Nile
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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