Scientific Name
Agapanthus cultivars
Common Name
African-lily

Characteristics

Season
mid to late summer
Height
24 to 36 inches
Hardiness
USDA Hardiness Zone 8
Flower Color
blue
Soil
sandy, well drained, moist soils
Exposure
sun
Propagation
division of rhizomatous roots
North Carolina Regions
Coastal Plain
Comments
It may be difficult to overwinter Agapanthus where winters are cold and wet, so site plants near rock walls or house foundations to moderate cold winter soil temperatures.
Origin
South Africa

Prepared by: orginally by Alice B. Russell, retired Extension Specialist, NC State University
                     maintained and expanded by Erv Evans, Consumer Horticulturist, NC State University

Images: ©Alice B. Russell and Erv Evans

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