Agapanthus africanus

Blue Lily-of-the-Nile

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

Mature Height & Spread: 2-3' x 3'

Natural Growth Habit: Clumping

Native To: Africa

Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water: Medium Water, Low Water

Flower Color: Blue

Bloom Time: Spring, Summer

Special Features: Attracts Birds/Butterflies / Deer Resistant / Drought Resistant / Seacoast Conditions

Container Sizes: #1, #5

Sunset Garden Zones: 6-9, 12-24

A Bit More

The crowning glory of the blue Agapanthus africanus are its periwinkle-colored flowers borne in large round clusters on 12-18″ long stems which appear above the foliage in the spring and summer months. The flowers resemble fireworks – a sphere of beautiful funnel-shaped flowers. Long strap-like deep green leaves form a handsome architectural mound. This evergreen is excellent in borders or can serve well as an accent in the landscape. It craves sun to part shade and will eventually reach 18-24″ tall & wide. Hardy to 10°F, it is native to South Africa. Agapanthus africanus resists drought but does best with regular water and well-drained soil. It tolerates seacoast conditions well and is an excellent container plant. Bees, butterflies, and birds find the flowers irresistible.

A Bit More

The crowning glory of the blue Agapanthus africanus are its periwinkle-colored flowers borne in large round clusters on 12-18″ long stems which appear above the foliage in the spring and summer months. The flowers resemble fireworks – a sphere of beautiful funnel-shaped flowers. Long strap-like deep green leaves form a handsome architectural mound. This evergreen is excellent in borders or can serve well as an accent in the landscape. It craves sun to part shade and will eventually reach 18-24″ tall & wide. Hardy to 10°F, it is native to South Africa. Agapanthus africanus resists drought but does best with regular water and well-drained soil. It tolerates seacoast conditions well and is an excellent container plant. Bees, butterflies, and birds find the flowers irresistible.