Agapanthus 'Storm Cloud' ~ Storm Cloud Agapanthus

Storm Cloud Agapanthus is a compact long-blooming perennial with green strap-like foliage that develops a red tint in fall.  Loose global clusters of large deep violet-blue tubular flowers that bloom on tall stalks above the leaves throughout summer.  Flowers best when pot-bound and consistently moist.  Storm Cloud is disease and pest resistant, and drought tolerant once established. Type:  Perennial Origins: South Africa Height:  3' - 5' (in flower) Spread:  1' - 2' Spacing:  1.5' USDA Hardiness Zone:  7 - 10 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  Blue Season of Interest:  Summer, Fall 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, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Foundational Plantings, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Heuchera, Daylily, Japanese Barberry IMAGES: Tim Green, Aga