Blue Lily of the Nile
Agapanthus africanus
- 179 available.
- Inventory on the way
- Georgia Grown
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Blue Lily of the Nile is a tender mounding evergreen perennial with narrow grass-like foliage. The attractive, deep blue flower clusters bloom on above the leaves in late spring into summer. Occasionally reblooms, if spent flower stems are promptly removed. Flowers best when pot-bound and consistently moist. Drought tolerant once established.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Origins: |
Southern Africa |
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Height: |
1.5' - 2' |
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Spread: |
1.5' - 2' |
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Spacing: |
1.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
8 - 10 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Blue |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring, Summer |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Water regularly. Best planted on-site in a pot to easily move inside to overwinter.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Heuchera, Daylily, Japanese Barberry
IMAGES: Photo by mauro halpern, Agapanto azul (Agapanthus africanus) Tatuapé, sao paulo. South africa native, (2) Zbigniew Niepokój, Agapant 01, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) JoJan, Agapanthus africanus leaves, CC BY-SA 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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Estimated Shipping Time: Your order may ship immediately, however most orders ship in 1-2 business days (we do not ship on weekends) from date of purchase. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.
If you ordered more than one plant, you will receive multiple shipments. This is to get your plants to you as soon as possible. However, shipping schedules can change due to unforeseen events, such as unpredictable weather. We appreciate your patience.