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Agapanthus 'Purple Cloud'

Also Known As

  • Purple Cloud Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 20"-30"
  • W: 20"-30"

planting zones

  • 7b-10b

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Agapanthus 'Purple Cloud' plant details

Agapanthus 'Purple Cloud' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Features glossy and 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 'Purple Cloud'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 20 IN - 30 IN - wide, 20 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, rock garden, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agapanthus 'Purple Cloud'

USDA Zones: 7b - 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

Agapanthus 'Purple Cloud' is one of the darkest lily-of-the-Nile available with rich, purple-blue, tubular flowers held in full, round heads on stems up to 3 feet tall. It is a deciduous species. Mulch with a big pile of leaves in winter to protect the crowns or grow in a pot. Agapanthus respond to sun and heat which will encourage lots of flowers.

Gardening facts about Agapanthus 'Purple Cloud' plant

How to Grow Agapanthus 'Purple Cloud'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

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

    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy
    • grassy

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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

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Size

Height: 1'-2'

Width: 2'-3'

  • sun - dappled shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 2'-3'

  • sun - dappled shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

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Size

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  • sun - dappled shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 1'-2'

  • sun - dappled shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

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Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 12"-18"

  • sun - dappled shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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