Botanical Name: Common Names:
Agapanthus hybrida Highlights Variegated Agapanthus, 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 variegated leaves that form dense clumps. Flower stems are held above the foliage, an abundant display of large clustered tubular deep-blue flowers from spring through summer. 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.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m 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, Fire Retardant, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Playgrounds, Rockery, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Mealy Bugs, Rust
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser
Family Name: Origin:
Amaryllidaceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Cream, Green, Variegated
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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