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Agapanthus 'Ed Carmen'

Also Known As

  • Ed Carmen White African Lily
  • Ed Carmen White Lily of the Nile

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 24"-36"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

Agapanthus 'Ed Carmen' plant details

Agapanthus 'Ed Carmen' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green, variegated and white foliage. In summer white 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 'Ed Carmen'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agapanthus 'Ed Carmen'

USDA Zones: 8a - 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

Named for the famed San Jose nurseryman. Huge trusses of pure white flowers above lovely variegated leaves in mid to late summer. Has been deciduous but hardy for us in Pacific Northwest. Very new to horticulture. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8 and perhaps zone 7.

Gardening facts about Agapanthus 'Ed Carmen' plant

How to Grow Agapanthus 'Ed Carmen'

  • 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

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy
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