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Agapanthus praecox 'Flore Pleno'
Also Known As
- Flore Pleno African Lily
- Flore Pleno Lily Of The Nile
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 24"-36"
- W: 12"-24"
planting zones
- 7a-10b
Agapanthus praecox 'Flore Pleno' plant details
Agapanthus praecox 'Flore Pleno' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green 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 praecox 'Flore Pleno'
- Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: amaryllidaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
- Flowers: blue blooms in summer
- Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, rock garden, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Agapanthus praecox 'Flore Pleno'
- 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: Cistus Nursery
Garden photo gallery of Agapanthus praecox 'Flore Pleno'
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How to Grow Agapanthus praecox 'Flore Pleno'
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
- green
Flower Color
- blue
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
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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