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Also Known As

  • Agapanthus praecox 'Headbourne Blue'
  • Headbourne Blue Agapanthus
  • Headbourne Blue Lily-of-the-Nile

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 15"-36"
  • W: 15"-24"

planting zones

  • 6b-11

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Agapanthus Headbourne Hybrids [blue] plant details

Agapanthus Headbourne Hybrids [blue] is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer blue, lavender and purple 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 Headbourne Hybrids [blue]

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 15 IN - 24 IN - wide, 15 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: blue, lavender and purple blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agapanthus Headbourne Hybrids [blue]

USDA Zones: 6b - 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

Beautiful, bold flower heads on 3' stalks in summer are made of up to 75 trumpet-shaped flowers each ranging in cooling shades of soft-blue to violet standing above semi-evergreen mounds of dark-green strap-shaped leaves; resistance to salt spray makes it the perfect choice for coastal gardeners. S/M

Gardening facts about Agapanthus Headbourne Hybrids [blue] plant

How to Grow Agapanthus Headbourne Hybrids [blue]

  • 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
    • purple
  • Wildlife

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

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy

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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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  • sun - dappled shade
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Zones

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  • sun - dappled shade
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 1'-2'

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

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

8a-10b

Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 12"-18"

  • sun - dappled shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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