| Botanical name | Agapanthus africanus species |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  High Watering High Watering – Requires Frequent Watering.  Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | This plant bears purple-blue tubular flowers. |
| Common name(s) | African lily |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This species has strap-like foliage, 30-38 cm long. |
| Uses in landscape design | aquatic plant |
| Maintenance | Require plenty of water during Summer. |
| Soil conditions | Sandy – Acidic |
| Recommended varieties | 'Albus' has white flowers; and 'Sapphire' has deep blue flowers, 'Aureus' has striped with yellow foliage and 'Variegatus' has white foliage with a few green bands. |
Agapanthus africanus species (African lily)
- Botanical name: Agapanthus africanus species
- Common name(s): African lily
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
Native to the Western Cape in South Africa, this species has strap-like foliage, 30-38 cm long. It bears purple-blue tubular flowers. ‘Albus’ has white flowers; and ‘Sapphire’ has deep blue flowers, ‘Aureus’ has striped with yellow foliage and ‘Variegatus’ has white foliage with a few green bands.
Family: Agapanthaceae
Synonym: Agapanthus
Botanical Pronunciation: ag-uh-PAN-thus af-rih-KAY-nus
Agapanthus africanus species requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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This plant bears purple-blue tubular flowers. 
This species has strap-like foliage, 30-38 cm long.
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