African lily Agapanthus africanus (L.) Hoffmanns.

African lily

ABOUT

Plants grown as A. africanus are evergreen perennials with strap-shaped leaves and erect stems to 0.8m, bearing umbels of deep blue, trumpet-shaped flowers in summer

Plant Info
Care
Common Problems

About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Agapanthaceae

    • Synonyms

      African lily blue African lily Egyptian lily lily of the Nile see more

    • Common names

      Agapanthus minor, Agapanthus africanus

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Evergreen

    • Height

      0.5-1 metres

    • Spread

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Hardiness zones

      H3

  • sunLight

    Full Sun

  • scissorsPruning

    No need to cut down in the autumn, as the seedheads look attractive over winter

  • bambooSoil

    SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

  • pinSuitable locations

    • Hardiness zone

      Wall-side Borders Flower borders and beds Coastal Patio & Container Plants Mediterranean Climate Plants City & Courtyard Gardens Cottage & Informal Garden

  • sproutPropogation

    • Propagate by division every 3 to 4 years in spring

  • insectPests

    Generally pest free

  • microbeDiseases

    Generally disease free, but a virus disease may be a problem