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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

Common Names add African Lily edit | delete Lily of the Nile edit | delete 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   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. 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   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Remove flower stalks after flowering edit | delete Evergreen in warm winter climates edit | delete Good potted plants north of Zone 8 edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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Other names for this plant:
Agapanthus umbellatus



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