Botanical Name: Common Names:
Agapanthus africanus Blue Giant African Lily, Lily of the Nile,
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
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Cut Flower, Erosion Control, Formal Garden, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Mealy Bugs, Rust
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser
Family Name: Origin:
Amaryllidaceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Blue
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High
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