Agapanthus, Lily of the Nile, African Lily
Agapanthusorientalis 'Storm Cloud'

Family: Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Agapanthus (ag-uh-PANTH-us)
Species: orientalis (or-ee-en-TAY-liss)
Cultivar: Storm Cloud

Category
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Textured

Foliage Color

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color
Medium Blue
Medium Purple

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball

Seed Collecting