Agapanthus 'Ellamae'

Also Known As

Agapanthus x 'Ellamae'
Ellamae African Lily
Ellamae Lily of the Nile

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 48"-60"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

7a-10b

Agapanthus 'Ellamae' plant details

Agapanthus 'Ellamae' is a fast-growing 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 'Ellamae'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 48 IN - 60 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, clumping, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, rock garden, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agapanthus 'Ellamae'

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

Dark violet blue trusses on 5-6' stems, above clumps of semi-evergreen foliage. Another possible Agapanthus africanus /praecox cross from Archie Armate. Qt pots for spring mailorder shipping, larger blooming 2-3 gallon sizes available for nursery pickup.

By: Avant Gardens

This lily of the nile is about the tallest of them all. Large umbels of dark blue-violet flowers are held on 5-5 1/2 ft stems in mid-late summer. A vigorous grower, it is extraordinary in containers or in the garden. Cold hardy to USDA zone 7. PP7297

By: Cistus Nursery

Vivacious clone that grows to 4 feet tall and has dark blue violet blooms above lush green leaves.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

This is said to be one of the largest growing of the agapanthus. The deep blue flowers are in umbles in late July and will make a beautiful bridge from the mid summer to the late summer flowers. From our growing these agapanthus for many years, they will defoliate most winters and will survive down to 5° F.

By: Gossler Farms

Garden photo gallery of Agapanthus 'Ellamae'

Photo of Agapanthus 'Ellamae' flower by Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

By: growin

Gardening facts about Agapanthus 'Ellamae' plant

How to Grow Agapanthus 'Ellamae'

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