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Also Known As

  • Deciduous Lily of the Nile

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 7a-11

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Agapanthus campanulatus plant details

Agapanthus campanulatus is a deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in alkaline, average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Agapanthus campanulatus

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in summer
Uses: cut flower, tropical looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agapanthus campanulatus

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: alkaline, average and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Deciduous Lily-of-the-Nile, clumps of silver green, somewhat narrow, strappy foliage…flowering stems 2'- 3’tall, mid to late summer with deep cobalt blue flower clusters in a spherical shape. Drought tolerant and good winter hardiness on this sun/heat loving perennial that grows in most decent soils, prefers regular water but survives without it. Good cut flower.

Gardening facts about Agapanthus campanulatus plant

How to Grow Agapanthus campanulatus

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • alkaline
    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy

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aka Storm Cloud African Lily, Storm Cloud Lily of the Nile

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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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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aka Agapanthus x 'Ellamae', Ellamae African Lily, Ellamae Lily of the Nile

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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aka Agapanthus 'Graskop', Graskop African Lily, Graskop Lily of the Nile

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
Photo of Agapanthus 'Hinag' PP10866 foliage by Karl Gercens III
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