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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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Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis

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