Lily Of The Nile
Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis
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
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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