Agapanthus, Lily of the Nile, African Lily 'Queen Mum'

Agapanthusorientalis

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Agapanthus (ag-uh-PANTH-us)
Species
orientalis (or-ee-en-TAY-liss)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Lavender
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Gonzales, Louisiana

Richmond, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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| May 2014 | positive

Last year I bought 3 Queen Mum Agapanthus plants. I planted them in a sheltered area. Now, these were truly a wonderful display, as they ...Read More

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(Zone 8a) | October 2011 | positive

Features extra large dual coloured white and violet blue flower heads and clumping strap-like foliage. Ideal for beds, borders, pots, and...Read More

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