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Agapanthus africanus (African Lily, Lily of the Nile)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 506476



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Liliales
Family: Liliaceae
Genus: Agapanthus
Species: Agapanthus africanus
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Perennial
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 1 to 1 1/2 feet (30 to 45 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • Spring
Flowering End edit
  • September
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Dark
Leaf Shape edit
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Centre Piece
  • Container/Patio
  • Flower Arranging/Drying
  • Low Maintenance Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Moist
  • Acidic / Peaty
  • Loamy / Medium
Soil pH edit
Bloom Colour edit
  • Blue
  • White
Wildlife Value edit
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Division
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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Contributors For This Plant
toni (36069)
cherylad (2487)
Jewell (5504)
Kiasmum (123)
Netty (13946)


Gardens Containing This Plant
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Other names for this plant:
Agapanthus umbellatus



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