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Lily Of The Nile

Agapanthus Africanus

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Overview

The Lily of the Nile (Agapanthus africanus) features striking globes of trumpet-shaped, blue to violet flowers atop sturdy stalks up to 3 feet tall. Thriving in USDA zones 8-10, they prefer full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Their lush, strap-like foliage forms clumps roughly 18-24 inches wide. Durable and low-maintenance, they accent borders and work well in mass plantings or containers. Blooms peak in mid to late summer.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 8–11Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Subtropical

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Africanus) — that can reach heights of up to 3 feet

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 8–11

Shape & size

Mature height: 2–3 Ft.
Mature width: 2–3 Ft.

Classification

Type: Ground cover, Perennial
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Africanus) — scientifically termed Agapanthus africanus

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Africanus) — ground cover / perennial for full or half; or as a focal point in a garden design

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Africanus) — ground cover / perennial with blue blooms

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Africanus) — the plant can reach a spread of about 2 to 3 feet

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Africanus) — The Lily of the Nile (Agapanthus africanus) features striking globes of trumpet-shaped; their lush, image 55

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Africanus) — Blooms peak in mid to late summer

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Africanus) — blue flowers in the garden; emerging from its fleshy-rooted base

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Africanus) — It is a low-maintenance plant that requires moderate watering

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Africanus) — Thriving in USDA zones 8-10, they prefer full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil; it is a, image 57

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Africanus) — attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.<br><br>For ideal growth

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Africanus) — arching leaves that are approximately 1 to 2 feet in length and up to 1 inch wide; blooms peak in mid to late summer

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Africanus) — ground cover / perennial for full or half

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Africanus) — Their lush, strap-like foliage forms clumps roughly 18-24 inches wide; blue flowers in the garden, image 58

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Africanus) — Thriving in USDA zones 8-10, they prefer full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil; it is a low-maintenance

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Africanus) — is a striking perennial that graces many landscapes with its vibrant hues and globular flower heads

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Africanus) — showcasing a palette that ranges from deep blue to violet and sometimes white, image 41

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Africanus) — Their lush, strap-like foliage forms clumps roughly 18-24 inches wide; blue flowers in the garden

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Africanus) — strap-like foliage provides a lush backdrop for the floral spectacle that unfolds in the summer months

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Africanus) — The Lily of the Nile (Agapanthus africanus) features striking globes of trumpet-shaped

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Africanus) — an umbrella-like cluster of trumpet-shaped flowers blossoms; scientifically termed Agapanthus africanus

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Africanus) — blue to violet flowers atop sturdy stalks up to 3 feet tall; strap-like foliage provides a lush backdrop, image 56

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Africanus) — scientifically termed Agapanthus africanus; withstanding short periods of drought once established

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Africanus) — withstanding short periods of drought once established

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Africanus) — showcasing a palette that ranges from deep blue to violet and sometimes white

Photographs by 20 contributors

pmquan, CC BY 2.0 · source
Lmbuga, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Kuribo, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Michael Gaylard from Horsham, UK, CC BY 2.0 · source
Prenn, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
C T Johansson, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Rodolfo klafke, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Usien, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
cultivar413, CC BY 2.0 · source
Cillas, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Krzysztof Golik, CC BY 4.0 · source
Dinesh Valke from Thane, India, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
MATHIAS, M H from Guaratinguetá, Brasil, CC BY 2.0 · source
Chihiro H, CC BY 3.0 · source
B.navez, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Alejandro Bayer Tamayo from Armenia, Colombia, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Gerd Eichmann, CC BY 4.0 · source
Nick Helme, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
lienyuan lee, CC BY 3.0 · source

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