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White Lily Of The Nile

Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis 'Albus

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Overview

The Agapanthus praecox orientalis 'Albus', commonly known as White Lily of the Nile, boasts elegant, trumpet-shaped flowers atop sturdy stalks, reaching up to 4 feet tall. Its striking white blossoms form in clusters up to 8 inches across, blooming in summer against lush, strap-like green leaves. This perennial thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained soil. Hardy in USDA zones 8-10, it's an excellent accent for borders and beds.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 10–10Type Ground cover, Perennial
White Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis 'Albus) — trumpet-shaped flowers atop sturdy stalks
White Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis 'Albus) — erect stems that can reach heights of up to 4 feetWhite Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis 'Albus) — Its striking white blossoms form in clusters up to 8 inches acrossWhite Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis 'Albus) — blooming in summer against lushWhite Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis 'Albus) — With its origins in South Africa, this robust cultivar is favored in gardens for itsWhite Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis 'Albus) — reaching up to 4 feet tallWhite Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis 'Albus) — The flower umbels can span 6 to 8 inches across+11

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
10–10

Shape & size

Mature height
2–3 Ft.
Mature width
2–3 Ft.

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Amaryllidaceae

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White Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis 'Albus) — trumpet-shaped flowers atop sturdy stalks
White Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis 'Albus) — erect stems that can reach heights of up to 4 feet
White Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis 'Albus) — Its striking white blossoms form in clusters up to 8 inches across
White Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis 'Albus) — blooming in summer against lush
White Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis 'Albus) — With its origins in South Africa, this robust cultivar is favored in gardens for its
White Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis 'Albus) — reaching up to 4 feet tall
White Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis 'Albus) — The flower umbels can span 6 to 8 inches across
White Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis 'Albus) — they exhibit moderate drought tolerance
White Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis 'Albus) — which are clustered atop sturdy
White Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis 'Albus) — commonly known as White Lily of the Nile
White Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis 'Albus) — making them a suitable choice for water-wise landscapes.<br><br>For optimum performance
White Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis 'Albus) — This perennial thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained soil
White Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis 'Albus) — glossy green leaves that form dense clumps of arching foliage up to 2 feet in width
White Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis 'Albus) — Hardy in USDA zones 8-10, it's an excellent accent for borders and beds
White Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis 'Albus) — This lush base provides a beautiful contrast to the soaring inflorescences above
White Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis 'Albus) — This variety boasts bright white
White Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis 'Albus) — is a perennial plant well-regarded for its elegant and showy flowers
White Lily Of The Nile (Agapanthus Praecox Orientalis 'Albus) — commonly known as the White Lily of the Nile
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