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Lily of the Nile
Agapanthus africanus
Fleshy, linear green leaves. Blue to purple (occasionally white). funnel-shaped flowers bloom above the foliage on stiff stalks. Blooms late spring to early fall. Does best with some shade and organic surface mulch in our area. Excellent near pools and a very good container plant.
- Plant type: Perennial
- Maintenance level: Medium
- Water requirement: Medium
- Sun exposure: Part Sun, Morning Sun
- Height range: 2–3 Feet
- Width range: 2–4 Feet
- Canopy value: 7 ft²
- Growth rate: Medium
- Seasonal habit: Evergreen
- Flower color: Blue, White, Purple
- Flower season: Spring, Summer, Autumn
- General foliage color: Green
- Design style: Pool Friendly, Patio Plants
- Hardiness cold tolerance: 10 °F
- Soil preference: Loam, Well Drained, Rich
- Native location: South Africa
- PH preference: Neutral
- Sunset zones: 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
- USDA hardiness zone: 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a
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