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    Agapanthus praecox ssp. orientalis 'Black Pantha'

    Also Known As

    • Agapanthus praecox spp orientalis 'Black Panther'
    • Black Pantha Lily of the Nile
    • Black Pantha Lily-of-the-Nile

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 24"-36"
    • W: 24"-36"

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Agapanthus praecox ssp. orientalis 'Black Pantha' plant details

    Agapanthus praecox ssp. orientalis 'Black Pantha' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer blue 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. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry in winter. Adapts to various soil conditions. 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 praecox ssp. orientalis 'Black Pantha'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: amaryllidaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue and purple blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, rare, rock garden, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Agapanthus praecox ssp. orientalis 'Black Pantha'

    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

    Gorgeous deep, dark violet-blue flowers emerge from buds so dark that they appear to be black, the dark blooms are held up on 12-18" stems and contrast incredibly with the grey-green evergreen strap-leaved clumps; a standout in late spring into summer, the sterile blossoms make marvelous cut flowers lasting up to two weeks in a vase. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Agapanthus 'Black Pantha' has violet blue flower on 18" stems. The foliage is narrower than A.'Storm Cloud'. Flowers are much darker than A. Storm Cloud.

    By: Gossler Farms

    This cultivar offers some of the blackest flowers ever seen in an agapanthus held on dark stems to about two feet in mid to late summer. Should be evergreen to semi-evergreen.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    An evergreen perennial that forms clumps of 18" long by 1.5 inch wide arching gray-green leaves. Flowers in summer on 3 foot tall stems. Flowers are a very dark violet-blue. (Synonym 'Black Panther').

    By: Briggs Plant Propagators

    Gardening facts about Agapanthus praecox ssp. orientalis 'Black Pantha' plant

    How to Grow Agapanthus praecox ssp. orientalis 'Black Pantha'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - low

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • seaside / salt tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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