Agapanthus Species, Lily of the Nile

Agapanthuspraecox subsp. orientalis

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Agapanthus (ag-uh-PANTH-us)
Synonym
Agapanthus orientalis
Agapanthus umbellatus var. maximus
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Textured
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)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Medium Blue
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
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
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Phoenix, Arizona

Brentwood, California

Chico, California

Fontana, California

Glen Avon, California

Lincoln, California

Long Beach, California

Pasadena, California

Pedley, California

Rubidoux, California

Sacramento, California(2 reports)

San Francisco, California

Sunnyslope, California

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Clarkston, Georgia

Echo, Louisiana

Stonewall, Louisiana

Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Reno, Nevada

Northfield, Ohio

Conway, South Carolina

Austin, Texas

Cedar Park, Texas

Houston, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
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Echo, LA | January 2014 | positive

Two plants were given to me by a neighbor. They didn't bloom for 3 years. Even though disappointed I left them alone because the foliage...Read More

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Fort Lauderdale, FL | March 2009 | neutral

The plants foliage is healthy and beautiful, but it hasn't bloomed in about a year. I just read that a lady in TX says hers blooms in mid...Read More

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Cedar Park, TX | July 2008 | positive

I have a Lily of the Nile plant in 2 ft round diameter hollowed out part of my rock deck around my pond. It is 3 years old; gets full hot...Read More

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Reno, NV (Zone 6a) | June 2007 | positive

Huge plant for 16 dollars at Lowes very healthy and hardy during winter i put a bucket filled with mulch and * WATER* twice every month i...Read More

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