Agapanthus inapertus subsp. hollandii 'Sky'

Also Known As

Lily of the Nile
Sky African Lily
Sky Lily-of-the-Nile

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 30"-40"
W: 24"-40"

planting zones

7b-10b

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Agapanthus inapertus subsp. hollandii 'Sky' plant details

Agapanthus inapertus subsp. hollandii 'Sky' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer blue and lavender flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun 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 inapertus subsp. hollandii 'Sky'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 24 IN - 40 IN - wide, 30 IN - 40 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and lavender blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, clumping, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, rock garden, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agapanthus inapertus subsp. hollandii 'Sky'

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
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

Lily of the Nile. A cracking plant originally collected in the Lydenburg District of Mpumalanga of South Africa and grown for years in the treasure house of Kirstenbosch Botanic Garden. This comes naturally from a fairly cold location and these plants have decent hardiness for an Agapanthus. Upright gray-green leaves lead the eye up and up to over 40" where the pale sky blue flower heads with large drooping individual florets are captivating. Not an easy plant to obtain here in the States.

By: Far Reaches Farm

Gardening facts about Agapanthus inapertus subsp. hollandii 'Sky' plant

How to Grow Agapanthus inapertus subsp. hollandii 'Sky'

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