Perennials
Agapanthus africanus (Lily of)
Agapanthus africanus
Also known as African Lily (Lily of the Nile)
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About This Plant
Agapanthus africanus (Lily of), 'Lily of', is valued for seasonal interest and the role it plays in PNW garden borders.
Lily of the Nile. Strap-leaved perennial with blue or white flower umbels. Hardier modern cultivars survive PNW winters.
Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained, fertile soil. Hardy USDA Zone 6 to 11. Generally trouble-free. Divide every few years.
For a Pacific Northwest native perennial of similar character, consider Aquilegia formosa (Western Red Columbine), Tellima grandiflora (Fringecups), or Dicentra formosa (Pacific Bleeding Heart) , all support native pollinators.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Agapanthus africanus
- Common name
- African Lily (Lily of the Nile)
- Mature size
- 24-36 in tall × 18-24 in wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Bloom time
- Mid-summer
- Bloom color
- Blue, White, Purple
- Foliage color
- Green
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Bees, Hummingbirds
- Wildlife: Pollinator support
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