Agapanthus, Dwarf Blue Lily of the Nile, African Lily 'Peter Pan Blue'

Agapanthus

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Agapanthus (ag-uh-PANTH-us)
Synonym
Agapanthus africanus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Light Blue
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

Golden Valley, Arizona

Scottsdale, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Amesti, California

Anderson, California

August, California

Beale AFB, California

Camarillo, California

Corralitos, California

Elkhorn, California

Glen Avon, California

Interlaken, California

Long Beach, California

Moraga, California

Pajaro, California

Palo Alto, California

Pedley, California

Perris, California

Rancho Cucamonga, California

Rubidoux, California

San Diego, California

Santa Rosa, California

Sunnyslope, California

Watsonville, California

West Covina, California

Fort White, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Miccosukee Cpo, Florida

Sarasota, Florida

Umatilla, Florida

Loganville, Georgia

Royston, Georgia

Stone Mountain, Georgia

Aiea, Hawaii

Baton Rouge, Louisiana(2 reports)

Youngsville, Louisiana

Nantucket, Massachusetts

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Jamestown, North Carolina

Cornelius, Oregon

Conway, South Carolina

North Augusta, South Carolina

Sumter, South Carolina

Knoxville, Tennessee

Austin, Texas

Bryan, Texas

College Station, Texas

New Braunfels, Texas

Point Comfort, Texas

Rowlett, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Spring, Texas(2 reports)

Willis, Texas

Suffolk, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

Kendall, Washington

Maple Falls, Washington

Puyallup, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Santa Rosa, CA (Zone 9b) | June 2016 | positive

These are the best little agapanthus to stick in hard-to-water spots where you just need SOMETHING to fill the empty gap. Unfortunately, ...Read More

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Beale AFB, CA | July 2006 | positive

This plant is wonderful. It compliments pink mophead Hydrangeas beautifully. It does need to be thinned out every few years and will re...Read More

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Mariposa, CA | September 2004 | neutral

Beautiful plant the first year. Large, healthy, many blooms. Second year, no flowers, minimum growth.

P
(Zone 8b) | September 2004 | positive

A wonderful little plant that is very hardy. Great blue agapanthus flowers appear in summer. Drought tolerant. pokerboy.

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Prosperity, SC (Zone 7b) | May 2004 | neutral

I have just added this plant to my garden I am going to wait until It establishes itself a bit before I post a pic, but if it grows as we...Read More

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Puyallup, WA (Zone 5a) | November 2003 | positive

Edgewood, Washington
This is the tough little agapanthus that is evergreen and has survived winters here down into the teens (F). ...Read More

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