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    Agapanthus africanus

    Also Known As

    • African Lily
    • Lily of the Nile

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 12"-18"

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

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    Agapanthus africanus plant details

    Agapanthus africanus is a broadleaf 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. Does well in alkaline, average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Agapanthus africanus

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: amaryllidaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant, clumping, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, rock garden, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Agapanthus africanus

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer, humidity, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: alkaline, average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Star-bursts of soft-lapis-blue mid-summer into fall flowers on 2-3' stalks above compact 1-2' clumps of dark-green strap-like foliage, these are great for border, edge, container and are amazing planted en masse; the flowers, much adored by bees, are native to the area of Cape of Good Hope in South Africa S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Agapanthus africanus plant

    How to Grow Agapanthus africanus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • 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

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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