African lily 'Silver Mist' Agapanthus 'Silver Mist'

African lily 'Silver Mist'

ABOUT

'Silver Mist' is a clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial to around 80cm tall with arching, strap-shaped leaves and rounded heads of pale silvery-blue, trumpet-shaped flowers borne on sturdy stems in summer

Plant Info
Care
Common Problems

About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Agapanthaceae

    • Synonyms

      African lily 'Silver Mist'

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Semi-evergreen

    • Height

      0.5-1 metres

    • Spread

      0.5-1 metres

    • Hardiness zones

      H4

  • sunLight

    Full Sun

  • scissorsPruning

    No pruning required except cutting back dead flower stems, but allow them to remain until spring, as the seedheads look attractive over winter

  • bambooSoil

    SoilChalk, Loam, Sand

  • pinSuitable locations

    • Hardiness zone

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

  • sproutPropogation

    • Propagate by division every three to four years in spring

  • insectPests

    Generally pest-free but may be affected by slugs and snails and by agapanthus gall midge

  • microbeDiseases

    A virus disease may be a problem