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Agapanthus, Lily of the Nile, African Lily 'Croft's Pearl'

Agapanthuspraecox

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Family

Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Agapanthus (ag-uh-PANTH-us)

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Species

praecox (pray-koks)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

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)

Danger

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Light Blue

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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Joan

Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | August 2015 | neutral

Croft's Pearl has metallic blue flower buds that remain in the bud stage and do not open. It's sterile.

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