Agapanthus orientalis

Blue Lily of the Nile

  • Agapanthus
  • 0.5-1m
  • 0.5-1m
  • Medium to fast
  • Evergreen
  • Black capsule
  • Stemless
  • Drought, Frost
  • Perennial
  • 14 cm, 20 cm
  • Evergreen
  • Full sun,Partial shade
  • Agapanthus is used in border planting, group and slope planting, cut flowers and is fire resistant.
  • Blue funnelform
  • Oct - Dec
  • Tolerates most well drained fertile moist loams, prefers rich and organic

Overview

Agapanthus orientalis is naturally found in South Africa growing in open sunny to semi shaded positions on well drained fertile moist soils. It is an easy plant to cultivate and tolerates a wide range of conditions. It is grown in containers or planted in borders and mass planted as an understorey around trees.