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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) — is a perennial boasting lush; the Lily of the Nile should be allotted ample space in the garden, image 118
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — ground cover / perennial with blue blooms
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — lush clump that adds texture and greenery year-round.<br><br>Come summertime; commonly known as Lily of the
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) — often a vibrant shade of blue or purple; fertilize annually in the spring with a balanced, image 132
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — Regular watering will ensure optimal growth, although mature plants exhibit drought tolerance; ground cover
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 8.0
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — It showcases globular clusters of trumpet-shaped; its cut flowers also make a stunning addition to floral
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) — is an eye-catching perennial that brings a touch of exotic elegance to any landscape
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — thriving in full sun to partial shade; originating from South Africa, image 122
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — evergreen leaves form a dense
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 98
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
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
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) — Hardy in Zones 8-10, this plant demands well-drained soil and moderate water, with reduced, image 65
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — blue flowers in the garden
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — globular clusters of funnel-shaped flowers perched atop sturdy
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 106
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — strap-shaped leaves up to 2 feet long; with each stalk potentially bearing 20 to 100 individual
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 125
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — Ideal for borders and container planting; where it will attract butterflies and add dramatic, image 95
Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — commonly known as Lily of the Nile; it showcases globular clusters of trumpet-shaped
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