Boething Treeland Farms grows over 1,000 varieties of trees, shrubs, perennials and specialty plants on 10 California nurseries to serve the wholesale landscape and nursery industries throughout the Western United States and beyond.
Plant Type: Perennials
Evergreen-Deciduous: Evergreen
Overall Mature Size: Medium
Also Grown As: Bush
Mature Height & Spread: 2-3' x 3'
Natural Growth Habit: Clumping
Native To: South Africa
Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water: Medium Water, Low Water
Flower Color: Blue
Bloom Time: Summer
Special Features: Attracts Birds/Butterflies/Bees / Cold Hardy / Deer Resistant / Desert Conditions / Drought Resistant / Fire Resistant/Retardant / Seacoast Conditions / Shade Tolerant
Container Sizes: #1, #5
Sunset Garden Zones: 6-9, 12-24
USDA Hardiness Zone: 8-11
Agapanthus africanus is an evergreen perennial featuring strap-foliage and blue flower umbels on 18-24″ stalks in summer. Sometimes called Agapanthus umbellata, but this is incorrect. Ideal use as border, container, and mass planting. Moderate to high water needs while growing, drought-tolerant once established. Prefers moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil; tolerates sandy, loam, and slightly alkaline or acidic conditions. High resistance to most insects and diseases. Deer-resistant. Fire-resistant. Cold hardy to 10°F.
Agapanthus africanus is an evergreen perennial featuring strap-foliage and blue flower umbels on 18-24″ stalks in summer. Sometimes called Agapanthus umbellata, but this is incorrect. Ideal use as border, container, and mass planting. Moderate to high water needs while growing, drought-tolerant once established. Prefers moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil; tolerates sandy, loam, and slightly alkaline or acidic conditions. High resistance to most insects and diseases. Deer-resistant. Fire-resistant. Cold hardy to 10°F.
