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Also Known As

  • Timaru African Lily
  • Timaru Lily of the Valley

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 28"-30"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 8a-11

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Agapanthus 'Timaru' plant details

Agapanthus 'Timaru' 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. 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 'Timaru'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 28 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, clumping, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, rare, rock garden, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agapanthus 'Timaru'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rather scarce but hardier Lily-of-the-Nile, semi-evergreen strappy leaves on compact plants, deep blue violet flowers in spherical clusters mid summer to fall on stocky upright 28-30” stems. Enjoys a hot sunny site, well drained soils and water when dry.  USDA Zone 7   3"x 3" x 5" pot

Gardening facts about Agapanthus 'Timaru' plant

How to Grow Agapanthus 'Timaru'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • alkaline
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat 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
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