Perennials

Agapanthus praecox subsp. orientalis 'Blue Velvet' (Lily of the Nile)

Agapanthus 'Blue Velvet'

Also known as Blue Velvet Agapanthus

$19.95

☀SunFull sun to part shade

💧WaterModerate

🌡Zones8-10

🦌DeerResistant

🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Agapanthus praecox subsp. orientalis 'Blue Velvet' (Lily of the Nile), 'Blue Velvet', 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 'Blue Velvet'
Common name: Blue Velvet Agapanthus
Mature size: 30-36 in tall × 18-24 in wide
Growth rate: Moderate
Bloom time: Mid-summer
Bloom color: Blue
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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