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Agapanthus Sun Stripe®

Scientific Name: Agapanthus 'MonKageyama'

Also Known As

  • Agapanthus 'Sun Stripe'
  • Sun Stripe® Lily of the Nile

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 15"-20"
  • W: 20"-24"

planting zones

  • 8a-11

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Agapanthus Sun Stripe® plant details

Agapanthus 'Sun Stripe' is a deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with chartreuse, green and variegated foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Agapanthus 'Sun Stripe'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse, green and variegated
Mature size: 20 IN wide, 20 IN tall
Flowers: blue blooms in summer
Uses: cottage garden, cut flower, rock garden, striped leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agapanthus 'Sun Stripe'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Really nice leaf striping sets this Lily-of-the-Nile apart from the rest of the crowd; light blue summer flower on 20” stems mid summer (not an especially reliable bloomer); Full sun, drought tolerant.

Gardening facts about Agapanthus Sun Stripe® plant

How to Grow Agapanthus Sun Stripe®

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • alkaline
    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • chartreuse
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy

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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 1'-2'

Width: 2'-3'

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

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 48"-60"

Width: 24"-36"

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

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

8b-11

Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 1'-2'

  • sun - dappled shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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aka Hinag African Lily, Hinag Agapanthus, Hinag Lily of the Nile, Summer Gold African Lily, Summer Gold Lily Of The Nile

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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