Botanical Name: Agapanthus orientalis
Common Name: Lily of the Nile Type of Plant: monocot: perennial Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape loose, clumping habit of strap-shaped, bright green leaves which arise from a fleshy, basal stem Height 1-1/2' - 3' Spread 1' - 4' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun, partial shade (does best in part shade if hot) Soil prefers moist loam, tolerates poor soils Hardiness some frost (zones 7-9, 12-24) Morphology: Leaves strap-like, fleshy, bright green, arching upward and outward, 1-3' long, blunt tipped Flowers spectacular blue/white, funnel shaped flowers, 1-2' long, on 2-4' long umbel stalks – late spring, summer Fruit small, tan capsule, 1/2-1" long Propagation: seed, division of clump Usage: low filler – foliage, flowers, in a wide variety of landscapes; massed plantings, informal borders Landscape Care: Watering regular, survives drought, but looks better with more frequent watering Fertilizing balanced in spring Pruning cut off old flower stalks, remove old leaves Pests/Diseases snails/slugs – gets some salt burn Special Conditions/Other keep away from reflected heat for best appearance Origin: South Africa Family: Amaryllidaceae Notes: |
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