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Agapanthus (any variety) (African lily (any variety))

Other names: Lily of the Nile (any variety)

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Variety or Cultivar
If you don't know the variety name of your Agapanthus (African lily), you can add this plant to your lists to get care advice. Agapanthus (any variety) are clump-forming, deciduous or evergreen perennials with strap-shaped or grass-like, green leaves, and sturdy, erect stems bearing umbels of funnel-shaped, blue, purple, or white flowers in summer.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
1.2 m 0.6 m 2-5 years
3 ft 1 ft 2-5 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Clay
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Plant crowns 5cm deep in spring. Suitable for growing in a container. Avoid excessive winter wet. Apply a deep winter mulch in cold areas.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Architectural, Coastal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Sub-Tropical

UK hardiness

H4, H5, H6

USDA zones

Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Moderate/Medium
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = Moderate/Medium
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Clump-forming

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Spent flower stems can be cut in autumn or leave seedheads intact for winter interest. Divide every 3-4 years in spring or in autumn after flowering.

Propagation methods

Division

Propagation

Propagate by division every 3 to 4 years in spring.

Pests

Slugs

Snails

Diseases

Generally disease free, but a virus disease may be a problem.

Prevent self-seeding (optional)

Divide and replant in spring

Plant container grown plants in a sunny sheltered spot

Protect in winter with dry mulch (in cold areas)

Bring tender indoors if container grown (in cold areas)

Cut out dead stems

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