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 8–11Climate Subtropical

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

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

Family: Amaryllidaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Africanus) — or as a focal point in a garden design; thriving in USDA zones 8-10, they prefer full sun to partial shade and

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

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Africanus) — ground cover / perennial with blue blooms; the Lily of the Nile prefers full sun to partial shade and thrives in

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Africanus) — the plant can reach a spread of about 2 to 3 feet; attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.<br><br>For ideal

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Africanus) — making it suitable for border plantings, image 50

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

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) — scientifically termed Agapanthus africanus; withstanding short periods of drought once established, image 61

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Africanus) — Durable and low-maintenance, they accent borders and work well in mass plantings or containers, image 59

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Africanus) — Blooms peak in mid to late summer; that can reach heights of up to 3 feet, image 60

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

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