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    Agapanthus 'Blue Yonder'

    Also Known As

    • Blue Yonder Lily of the Nile,

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 24"-36"
    • W: 18"-24"

    planting zones

    • 5b-11

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    Agapanthus 'Blue Yonder' plant details

    Agapanthus 'Blue Yonder' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, 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, humidity tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Agapanthus 'Blue Yonder'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: amaryllidaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, long-blooming, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Agapanthus 'Blue Yonder'

    USDA Zones: 5b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: alkaline, average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Agapanthus 'Blue Yonder' is a mid blue agapanthus. the flowers are held 18" above the dark green foliage.

    By: Gossler Farms

    An exceptionally cold hardy and repeat flowering selection, Blue Yonder Lily of the Nile produces deep cobalt blue, trumpet shaped, nectar rich flowers in large rounded clusters beginning in early spring and continuing until the first frost on established plants. Considered reliably cold hardy into zone 5, this easy to grow perennial produces medium green strap-like foliage with the flowers towering above on sturdy stems. Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. Provide a well-drained soil for the best results. Blue Yonder Agapanthus makes a low maintenance clump forming perennial for the garden, landscape, and container gardens.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Agapanthus 'Blue Yonder' plant

    How to Grow Agapanthus 'Blue Yonder'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • seaside / salt tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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