Agapanthus 'Sea Foam'

Also Known As

Sea Foam African Lily
Sea Foam Lily-of-the-Nile
White Lily of the Nile

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

6a-10b

Agapanthus 'Sea Foam' plant details

Agapanthus 'Sea Foam' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green 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. Does well in alkaline, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Agapanthus 'Sea Foam'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, clumping, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, dwarf, rock garden, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agapanthus 'Sea Foam'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: alkaline, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A dwarf Agapanthus with four inch clusters of classic white flowers held above clumps of narrow, leathery, strap-like foliage. As with all lily-of-the-nile, these are excellent in a container as well as in the ground.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Gardening facts about Agapanthus 'Sea Foam' plant

How to Grow Agapanthus 'Sea Foam'

Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Soil Needs
- alkaline
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant