Agapanthus 'Castle of Mey'

Also Known As

Castle of Mey Lily of the Nile

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 22"-26"
W: 20"-26"

planting zones

7a-10b

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Agapanthus 'Castle of Mey' plant details

Agapanthus 'Castle of Mey' is a broadleaf deciduous 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 seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Agapanthus 'Castle of Mey'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 20 IN - 26 IN - wide, 22 IN - 26 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, rare, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agapanthus 'Castle of Mey'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: alkaline, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rarely offered in the States, this elegant selection from England comes to us via the ever so generous Jim Fox. 'Castle of Mey' is free flowering with lax clusters of mid-blue trumpet flowers on slender stems above lush green foliage. We put it "officially" in hardiness zone 8 but ours had gone through 5-10 °F, which puts it into zone 7b. A well drained soil will help winter hardiness.