Agapanthus 'Midnight Blue'

Also Known As

Midnight Blue African Lily
Midnight Blue Lily of the Nile

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 18"-30"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

7a-10b

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Agapanthus 'Midnight Blue' plant details

Agapanthus 'Midnight Blue' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer blue 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 'Midnight Blue'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, clumping, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, rock garden, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agapanthus 'Midnight Blue'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
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

A sterling selection of a smaller Agapanthus which has lots of small heads of dark blue flowers, We dug this from the personal garden of our friends from Hedgerows Nursery upon their retirement and moving away. A very choice selection and not to be confused with the clone 'Midknight Blue'.

By: Far Reaches Farm

This relatively large hardy agapanthus has dark purple blue flowers over lush green strap-like leaves.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Gorgeous globes of deep blue-violet flowers on 2.5 ft stalks appear in July and August above 18-24" clumps of dark green, strap-like leaves, narrower than other forms. This Irish selection of a South African native loves sun to part shade, plenty of fertilizer in summer, and well-drained soil. Needs water during the growing season; resents too much water at any time. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

By: Cistus Nursery

Garden photo gallery of Agapanthus 'Midnight Blue'

Photo of Agapanthus 'Midnight Blue' flower by Karl Gercens III

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By: Karl Gercens III

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Gardening facts about Agapanthus 'Midnight Blue' plant

How to Grow Agapanthus 'Midnight 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