Buy Agapanthus 'Summer Skies'

Also Known As

Summer Skies Lily of the Nile

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 24"-36"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

6a-11

1 gallon bagged root ball | $21

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Agapanthus 'Summer Skies' plant details

Agapanthus 'Summer Skies' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer blue and lavender 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 'Summer Skies'

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 and lavender blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow, long-blooming, rock garden, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agapanthus 'Summer Skies'

USDA Zones: 6a - 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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Very light blue lily of the Nile. the 2' stems are bare but topped with these light blue flowers.

By: Gossler Farms

An exceptionally cold hardy and repeat flowering selection, Summer Skies Lily of the Nile produces light sky 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. Summer Skies Agapanthus makes a low maintenance clump forming perennial for the garden, landscape, and container gardens.

By: Almost Eden

Gardening facts about Agapanthus 'Summer Skies' plant

How to Grow Agapanthus 'Summer Skies'

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
- lavender
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- grassy