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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

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) — the Lily of the Nile should be allotted ample space in the garden design to accommodate its, image 127
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — often a vibrant shade of blue or purple; fertilize annually in the spring with a balanced
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — can span up to 6 inches across and rise up to 4 feet tall
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — Ideal for borders and container planting; where it will attract butterflies and add dramatic height
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — Originating from South Africa; is an eye-catching perennial that brings a touch of exotic, image 126
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — Hardy in Zones 8-10, this plant demands well-drained soil and moderate water, with reduced, image 36
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — It showcases globular clusters of trumpet-shaped; its cut flowers also make a stunning addition, image 91
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — offering a piece of garden beauty indoors; blue to violet flowers on stalks reaching up to 4 feet tall
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — It showcases globular clusters of trumpet-shaped; its cut flowers also make a stunning addition, image 62
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — evergreen leaves form a dense; flowering focal point in any garden composition, image 70
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — commonly known as Lily of the Nile
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — offering a piece of garden beauty indoors; blue to violet flowers on stalks reaching up to 4, image 84
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — is an eye-catching perennial that brings a touch of exotic elegance to any landscape; is a, image 96
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — Incorporate organic matter to enrich nutrient content; regular watering will ensure optimal, image 136
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — with each stalk potentially bearing 20 to 100 individual flowers.<br><br>For best results; hardy in Zones
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — blue to violet flowers on stalks reaching up to 4 feet tall
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — blue to violet flowers on stalks reaching up to 4 feet tall; strap-shaped leaves up to 2 feet, image 121
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, image 60
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — often a vibrant shade of blue or purple
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — ground cover / perennial for full or half; offering a piece of garden beauty indoors, image 87
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — where it will attract butterflies and add dramatic height; incorporate organic matter to enrich, image 111
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — blue to violet flowers on stalks reaching up to 4 feet tall; strap-shaped leaves up to 2 feet long
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — Ideal for borders and container planting
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — Originating from South Africa
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