Perennials

Agapanthus africanus (Lily of A very attractive dw)

Agapanthus africanus

Also known as African Lily (Lily of the Nile)

$9.95
SunFull sun to part shade
💧WaterModerate
🌡Zones8-10
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Agapanthus africanus (Lily of A very attractive dw), 'Lily of A very attractive dw', 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

Moist, well-drained, fertile soil. In colder PNW sites, mulch the crown heavily or grow in containers and store frost-free over winter.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: Bees, Hummingbirds
  • Wildlife: Pollinator support
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