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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 an eye-catching perennial that brings a touch of exotic elegance to any landscape; is a perennial

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — where it will attract butterflies and add dramatic height

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) — thriving in full sun to partial shade

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — Ideal for borders and container planting; where it will attract butterflies and add dramatic, image 124

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — globular clusters of funnel-shaped flowers perched atop sturdy, image 44

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — flowering focal point in any garden composition

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — Fertilize annually in the spring with a balanced

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — globular clusters of funnel-shaped flowers perched atop sturdy, image 131

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — is a perennial boasting lush

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — flowering focal point in any garden composition; lush clump that adds texture and greenery, image 110

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 133

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — evergreen leaves form a dense; flowering focal point in any garden composition

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 119

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — this species truly captivates with its striking; ideal for borders and container planting, image 101

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — It showcases globular clusters of trumpet-shaped

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — Its cut flowers also make a stunning addition to floral arrangements; blue flowers in the garden, image 112

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) — Its cut flowers also make a stunning addition to floral arrangements

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) — flowering focal point in any garden composition; lush clump that adds texture and greenery

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — lush clump that adds texture and greenery year-round.<br><br>Come summertime; commonly known as, image 71

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — often a vibrant shade of blue or purple; fertilize annually in the spring with a balanced, image 103

Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis) — lush clump that adds texture and greenery year-round.<br><br>Come summertime

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C T Johansson, CC BY 3.0 · source
Forest and Kim Starr, CC BY 2.0 · source
C T Johansson, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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Pierre Mirosa, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Philipp Weigell, CC BY 3.0 · source
SuperJew, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Raffi Kojian, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Ewen Cameron, CC BY 4.0 · source

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