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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Evergreen

Never Sheds All of Its Foliage.

Semi Deciduous

Sheds Part of Its Foliage During Winter/Autumn.

Deciduous

Sheds Its Leaves Annually

Full Sun

Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.

Half Sun

Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.

Shade

Prefers Low Light Levels.

Frost Hardy

Can Handle frost without damage.

Semi Frost Hardy

Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.

Frost Sensitive

Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.

High Watering

Requires Frequent Watering.

Moderate Watering

Requires Regular Watering.

Low Watering

Requires Little Water.

High Maintenance

Requires Regular Maintenance.

Moderate Maintenance

Requires moderate maintenance.

Low Maintenance

Requires little maintenance.

Pruning Required

Needs to be Pruned.

Indigenous

Originates in South Africa.

Non Indigenous

Exotic to South Africa.

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Plant Attributes
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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	45-60 cm * 60-90 cm
Categories	Ground Covers and Perennials
Flowers	This plant bears purple-blue tubular flowers.
Common name(s)	African lily
Origin	Southern Africa
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.

This plant bears purple-blue tubular flowers.

This species has strap-like foliage, 30-38 cm long.

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Agapanthus africanus species (African lily)