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Agapanthus africanus Blue Giant

Botanical Name
Agapanthus africanus Blue Giant
Common Names
Lily of the Nile, African Lily,
Fleshy-rooted evergreen perennial with broad strappy-leaves that form dense clumps. Flower stems are held above the foliage and an abundant display of large clustered tubular deep blue flowers from Nov to Feb. However there are white and dwarf varieties available also. Equally popular mass planted and as a focal point. Great for erosion control and is a fire retardant. Perfect choice for hot, dry spots or under trees. Grows approx. 1-1.8m tall.
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Agapanthus africanus Blue Giant Lily of the Nile, African Lily,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Grasses, Strappy & Tufting, Hedging / Screening Clumping, Tufting

Description:
Fleshy-rooted evergreen perennial with broad strappy-leaves that form dense clumps. Flower stems are held above the foliage and an abundant display of large clustered tubular deep blue flowers from Nov to Feb. However there are white and dwarf varieties available also. Equally popular mass planted and as a focal point. Great for erosion control and is a fire retardant. Perfect choice for hot, dry spots or under trees. Grows approx. 1-1.8m tall.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 60cm-1m

Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained