Agapanthus africanus ~ Blue Lily of the Nile

Blue Lily of the Nile is a tender mounding evergreen perennial with narrow grass-like foliage.  The attractive, deep blue flower clusters bloom on above the leaves in late spring into summer.  Occasionally reblooms, if spent flower stems are promptly removed.  Flowers best when pot-bound and consistently moist. Drought tolerant once established. Type:  Perennial Origins: Southern Africa Height:  1.5' - 2' Spread:  1.5' - 2' Spacing:  1.5' USDA Hardiness Zone:  8 - 10 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  Blue Season of Interest:  Spring, Summer MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.  Water regularly.  Best planted on-site in a pot to easily move inside to overwinter. LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, Foundational Plantings, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Heuchera, Daylily, Japanese Barberry IMAGES: Photo by mauro halpern, Agapanto azul (Agapanthus africanus) Tatuapé, sao p