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Agapanthus

Agapanthus

Agapanthus africanus

perennialβ˜€οΈ full sunπŸ’§ low waterZone 8a – Zone 11b

A clump-forming perennial with striking blue or purple ball-shaped flower clusters held atop tall, strappy green foliage. Highly attractive to bees and butterflies, it thrives in full sun and requires minimal water once established.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
2–4β€² tall Γ— 1.5–2.5β€² wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

USDA Hardiness Zone

Zone 8a
Zone 11b
Zone range: Zone 8a to Zone 11b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Summer

Native Range

South Africa

Function & Care

Functional Roles

pollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division