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Lily Of The Nile

Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis

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Overview

Agapanthus praecox orientalis, commonly known as Lily of the Nile, is a perennial boasting lush, strap-shaped leaves up to 2 feet long. It showcases globular clusters of trumpet-shaped, blue to violet flowers on stalks reaching up to 4 feet tall, thriving in full sun to partial shade. Hardy in Zones 8-10, this plant demands well-drained soil and moderate water, with reduced winter watering. Ideal for borders and container planting.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 8–11Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Subtropical
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — can span up to 6 inches across and rise up to 4 feet tall; ground cover / perennial for full or half
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — ground cover / perennial for full or half; offering a piece of garden beauty indoors, image 116Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — strap-shaped leaves up to 2 feet longLily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — thriving in full sun to partial shade; originating from South AfricaLily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — Incorporate organic matter to enrich nutrient content; regular watering will ensure optimal, image 78Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — this species truly captivates with its striking; ideal for borders and container planting, image 130Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — ground cover / perennial with blue blooms; well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 8.0, image 115+138

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 Praecox Orientalis) — can span up to 6 inches across and rise up to 4 feet tall; ground cover / perennial for full or half
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — ground cover / perennial for full or half; offering a piece of garden beauty indoors, image 116
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — strap-shaped leaves up to 2 feet long
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — thriving in full sun to partial shade; originating from South Africa
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — Incorporate organic matter to enrich nutrient content; regular watering will ensure optimal, image 78
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — this species truly captivates with its striking; ideal for borders and container planting, image 130
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — ground cover / perennial with blue blooms; well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 8.0, image 115
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — It showcases globular clusters of trumpet-shaped; its cut flowers also make a stunning addition, image 120
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — is a perennial boasting lush; the Lily of the Nile should be allotted ample space in the garden design to
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — Regular watering will ensure optimal growth, although mature plants exhibit drought tolerance
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 8.0; this species truly captivates with its striking, image 135
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — blue flowers in the garden; evergreen leaves form a dense, image 114
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — ground cover / perennial with blue blooms; well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 8.0, image 86
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — Hardy in Zones 8-10, this plant demands well-drained soil and moderate water, with reduced, image 94
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — this species truly captivates with its striking
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — Originating from South Africa; is an eye-catching perennial that brings a touch of exotic, image 97
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — globular clusters of funnel-shaped flowers perched atop sturdy, image 73
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — Originating from South Africa; is an eye-catching perennial that brings a touch of exotic, image 68
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — can span up to 6 inches across and rise up to 4 feet tall; ground cover / perennial for full or, image 75
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — with each stalk potentially bearing 20 to 100 individual flowers.<br><br>For best results; hardy, image 105
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — Fertilize annually in the spring with a balanced; thriving in full sun to partial shade, image 109
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — this species truly captivates with its striking; ideal for borders and container planting
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — ground cover / perennial for full or half; offering a piece of garden beauty indoors
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — globular clusters of funnel-shaped flowers perched atop sturdy, image 102
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