Agapanthus 'Back in Black'

Also Known As

Back in Black African Lily
Back in Black Lily of the Nile
Back in Black Lily-of-the-Nile

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

7b-10b

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Agapanthus 'Back in Black' plant details

Agapanthus 'Back in Black' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge followed by black fruit. 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 'Back in Black'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, clumping, compact, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, miniature, rock garden, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agapanthus 'Back in Black'

USDA Zones: 7b - 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

Grows to 2' in August. The flowers appear in clusters of dark blue purple to black. This is among the darkest of all agapanthus.

By: Gossler Farms

Agapanthus 'Back in Black' is a hardy lily-of-the-Nile with rich green foliage, black stems, black buds, and dark purple-blue flowers followed by attractive black seed pods. Sounds luscious, doesn't it? Mulch each winter with fallen leaves.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Dark green 2' tall flower scapes ascend from strappy dark green foliage. Darkest buds bloom into dark blue-purple pendulous umbels, mid- to late summer. Agapanthus come from South Africa from the Cape of Good Hope to the "great, grey-green, greasy Limpopo river..." (Kipling, The Just So Stories)

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Gardening facts about Agapanthus 'Back in Black' plant

How to Grow Agapanthus 'Back in Black'

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