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    Agapanthus praecox ssp. orientalis 'Royal Velvet'

    Also Known As

    • Royal Velvet Lily of the Nile

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 7a-11

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    Agapanthus praecox ssp. orientalis 'Royal Velvet' plant details

    Agapanthus praecox ssp. orientalis 'Royal Velvet' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer blue and purple 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 praecox ssp. orientalis 'Royal Velvet'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: amaryllidaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Flowers: blue and purple blooms in summer
    Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow, rock garden, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Agapanthus praecox ssp. orientalis 'Royal Velvet'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 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

    Large rounded clusters of grape juice purple buds open to display deep purple flowers with lighter throats, while each of the rounded petals are striped with purple along its interior. Royal Velvet Agapanthus is a naturally evergreen tropical, clump forming lily that is grown as a die-back perennial throughout the northern portions of its range. Agapanthus are reliable and generally pest free making these durable perennials a staple of gardens with mild winter climates whether in the garden or in containers. The foliage of Agapanthus may freeze back in the northern portions of their range. The Lily of the Nile is a long living clump forming perennial best suited to well-drained soils with average moisture and fertility. Deer resistant and moderately salt tolerant.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Agapanthus praecox ssp. orientalis 'Royal Velvet' plant

    How to Grow Agapanthus praecox ssp. orientalis 'Royal Velvet'

    • 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
      • purple

    • Wildlife

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

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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