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Agapanthus orientalis Queen Mum™
Scientific Name: Agapanthus orientalis 'PMN06'
Also Known As
- Agapanthus orientalis 'Queen Mum'
- Queen Mum™ Agapanthus
- Queen Mum™ Lily-of-the-Nile
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 1'-2'
planting zones
- 8a-11
Agapanthus orientalis Queen Mum™ plant details
Agapanthus orientalis Queen Mum™ is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer blue, lavender and white 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 heat tolerant, humidity tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Agapanthus orientalis Queen Mum™
- Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: amaryllidaceae
- Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: blue, lavender and white blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, cutting garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Agapanthus orientalis Queen Mum™
- USDA Zones: 8a - 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
By: Forestfarm
Garden photo gallery of Agapanthus orientalis Queen Mum™
Gardening facts about Agapanthus orientalis Queen Mum™ plant
How to Grow Agapanthus orientalis Queen Mum™
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
- white
- blue
- lavender
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- grassy
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 6"-15"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - occasional
aka Two Times Blue Agapanthus, Two Times Blue Lily-of-the-Nile
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Agapanthus praecox 'Headbourne Blue', Headbourne Blue Agapanthus, Headbourne Blue Lily-of-the-Nile
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
6b-11
Size
Height: 15"-36"
Width: 15"-24"
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - drought tolerant
![Photo of Agapanthus Headbourne Hybrids [blue] flower by Forestfarm](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/d0/16/d016d0a0d70a15caddeeb2c4d6281655.webp)
aka Sarah Agapanthus, Sarah Lily-of-the-Nile
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Agapanthus 'Cobalt Blue', Cobalt Blue African Lily, Cobalt Blue Lily of the Nile
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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