Description
Agapanthus is an evergreen perennial that can be planted in the garden in the warmer parts of the US (zones 8 to 10). Best grown in containers and protected from winter conditions in more northern locations. Commonly called Lily of the Nile and is actually from South Africa. Produces large flower clusters on tall stalks arising from a mound of strap-shaped leaves. Blue and white cultivars are available but the blue ones are the most popular.
- Large, tall showy flowers
- Native to South Africa
- Summer blooming
- August/grows 48″ tall
- Plant- 12-18″ apart, 1.5-2″ deep/Hardy in USDA Zones 7-11/48 contiguous US states, plus the District of Columbia, except IDAHO
