Boething Treeland Farms grows over 1,000 varieties of trees, shrubs, perennials and specialty plants on 9 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.
