Agapanthus, White-Flowered African Lily, White Lily of the Nile 'Bressingham White'

Agapanthusafricanus

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Agapanthus (ag-uh-PANTH-us)
Species
africanus (af-ri-KAHN-us)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

CARLOTTA, California

Bartow, Florida

Brooksville, Florida

Orange Park, Florida

Sebring, Florida

Seffner, Florida

Hahira, Georgia

West Monroe, Louisiana

Alvin, Texas

San Antonio, Texas(2 reports)

Kalama, Washington

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