Plant Profile

Agapanthus africanus (African lily)

Agapanthus africanusis a perennial garden plant, often grown for its showy blue, purple, white or pink umbel shaped flowers. It thrives either in a well-drained, sunny position in the garden, or in containers.Year-round this evergreen perennial produces clumps of glossy green leaves.It will not tolerate freezing weather for extend period. Established plants will withstand substantial periods of drought.It is quite carefree pest and disease free.

Landscape Information
Botanical Description
Horticulture Management

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French Name: Agapanthe

Pronunciation: ag-uh-PANTH-us af-ri-KAHN-us
Plant type: Groundcover
Origin: South Africa
Heat Zones: 1 to 12

Hardiness Zones: 8 to 10
Uses: Border Plant, Mass Planting, Indoor, Container, Wildlife, Cut Flowers / Arrangements, Ground cover
Size/Shape

Growth Rate: Moderate

Tree Shape: Upright

Canopy Density: Open

Canopy Texture: Fine

Height at Maturity: 0.5 to 1 m

Spread at Maturity: 0.5 to 1 meter

Time to Ultimate Height: 2 to 5 Years
Notes
Plant spacing: 45 to 60 cm.

Agapantus are very effective on the margins of lakes or by running streams, where they thrive. They will not tolerate freezing weather for extended periods.

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Foliage

Leaf Arrangement : Alternate

Leaf Venation: Parallel

Leaf Persistance: Evergreen

Leaf Type: Simple

Leaf Blade: 20 - 30

Leaf Shape: Linear

Leaf Margins: Entire

Leaf Texture: Glossy

Leaf Scent: No Fragance

Color(growing season): Green

Color(changing season): Green
Flower

Flower Showiness: Yes

Flower Size Range: 7 - 10

Flower Type: Umbel

Flower Sexuality: Monoecious (Bisexual)

Flower Scent: Pleasant (Sweet)

Flower Color: Blue, White

Seasons: Spring, Summer
Trunk
Fruit

Fruit Showiness: No

Seasons: Spring, Summer

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Tolerance

Frost Tolerant: Yes

Heat Tolerance: Yes

Drought Tolerance: No

Salt Tolerance: Moderate
Requirements

Soil Requirements: Loam, Sand

Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Neutral

Water Requirements: Moderate

Light Requirements: Full
Management

Invasive Potential: No

Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: No

Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: No

Surface Rooting: No

Life Span: Less than 25

Plant Propagation: Seed, Division