| Botanical name | Agapanthus praecox 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 species bears pale to mid-blue open-faced flowers. |
| Common name(s) | Common agapanthus, Blue lily |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This species has bright green, strap-like foliage. |
| Uses in landscape design | This species is cultivated in warm-temperate gardens. |
Agapanthus praecox species (Common agapanthus, Blue lily)
- Botanical name: Agapanthus praecox species
- Common name(s): Common agapanthus, Blue lily
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
Pale to mid-blue open-faced flowers and bright green, strap-like foliage. A. p. subsp. orientalis, smaller than the species and forms dense foliage clumps with tightly packed heads of small bright blue flowers, it has an arching habit. A. p. subsp. minimus is the smallest, flower colour are pale to dark blue or occasionally greyish white or white.
Family: Agapanthaceae
Synonym: –
Botanical Pronunciation: ag-uh-PAN-thus PREE-kocks
Agapanthus praecox species requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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This species bears pale to mid-blue open-faced flowers. 
This species has bright green, strap-like foliage.
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