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    Agapanthus 'Black Buddhist'

    Also Known As

    • Agapanthus 'Black Buddha'
    • Black Buddha African Lily
    • Black Buddha Lily of the Nile
    • Black Buddha Lily-of-the-Nile
    • Black Buddhist African Lily
    • Black Buddhist Lily of the Nile

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 30"-36"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 7a-11

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    Agapanthus 'Black Buddhist' plant details

    Agapanthus 'Black Buddhist' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer blue and purple 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. 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 'Black Buddhist'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: amaryllidaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 30 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue and purple blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant, clumping, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, rare, rock garden, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Agapanthus 'Black Buddhist'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 11
    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

    This hardy agapanthus is similar to 'Back in Black' with rich green foliage, black stems, black buds, and brighter blue flowers followed by attractive black seed pods. Sounds luscious, doesn't it? Mulch each winter with fallen leaves.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    This is a fine selection quite comparable to "Back in Black" but a bit more compact in stature aspring to attain 3' in height. This makes it much more workable for the front of the bed or as a container element. Dark stems holding dark blue-purple flowers in late summer. Mulch if very cold.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Gardening facts about Agapanthus 'Black Buddhist' plant

    How to Grow Agapanthus 'Black Buddhist'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • seaside / salt tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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