Scientific name: Agapanthus spp.
Family: AGAPANTHACEAE
Common names: “Lily of the Nile” “African lily”
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial in Victoria
Conditions:
Zone: 6-9 , 7-10 or 9-10
Light: Full sun for more flowers
Exposure: Sheltered from cold winds, south west facing site best
Soil: Rich fertile soil, with good compost
Moisture: Well drained, must have a dry site for the winter
Aesthetic:
Plant Size: H 6″-5′ W 6″-3′
Leaf and Stem shape: Narrowly strap-shaped leaves, some species evergreen
Flower: Umbels of fragrant funnel-shaped blue or white flowers
Maintenance: Low, no need to cut back, attractive seed heads extend interest, divide every 3-4 years
Landscape use: Cottage gardens, containers, flower beds
Propagate: By division
Pests & Disease: Generally healthy
Cultivars: Hundreds of species and cultivars, ~AGM winners: A. caulescens, A. campanulatus subsp. patens, A. ‘Loch Hope’
A. campanulatus – deciduous and generally hardier
A. ‘Headbourne Hybrids’ – strong grower to 30″ , whites and blues
A. ‘Peter Pan’ – compact, H 20″ W 24″
A. praecox – will be evergreen in warmer climates
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