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 8–11Climate Subtropical

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — commonly known as Lily of the Nile

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 Praecox Orientalis) — this species truly captivates with its striking; ideal for borders and container planting, image 72

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) — often a vibrant shade of blue or purple; fertilize annually in the spring with a balanced, image 74

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 76

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 77

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) — Regular watering will ensure optimal growth, although mature plants exhibit drought tolerance, image 79

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — Fertilize annually in the spring with a balanced; thriving in full sun to partial shade, image 80

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — flowering focal point in any garden composition; lush clump that adds texture and greenery, image 81

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — where it will attract butterflies and add dramatic height; incorporate organic matter to enrich, image 82

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — Its cut flowers also make a stunning addition to floral arrangements; blue flowers in the garden, image 83

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) — blue flowers in the garden; evergreen leaves form a dense, image 85

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) — ground cover / perennial for full or half; offering a piece of garden beauty indoors, image 87

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — commonly known as Lily of the Nile; it showcases globular clusters of trumpet-shaped, image 88

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 89

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — strap-shaped leaves up to 2 feet long; with each stalk potentially bearing 20 to 100 individual, image 90

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) — blue to violet flowers on stalks reaching up to 4 feet tall; strap-shaped leaves up to 2 feet, image 92

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — thriving in full sun to partial shade; originating from South Africa, image 93

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) — Ideal for borders and container planting; where it will attract butterflies and add dramatic, image 95

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