Common Name: Blue African Lily of the Nile
Botanical Name: Agapanthus africanus (syn. Agapanthus umbellatus L'Hér)
Hazard/Non-Hazardous: (In Progress to be Researched)
Medicinal Uses: (In Progress to be Researched)
Common Descriptions:
Drought Tolerant
Evergreen
Flowering
Grass or Grass-Like
Herbaceous
House Plant
Tender Perennial (40°F/-4°C
Average Width Growth: 1.5 Feet - 2 Feet
Average Height Growth: 1.5 Feet - 4 Feet
Plant Spacing: 8 Inches - 2 Feet
Root System: Horizontal, Invasive
Average Years for Maximum Growth: 3 Years - 5 Years
Hardy Zones: 8B - 11A
Sun Exposure: Partial Sun - Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Humid - Well Drained
Applicable Soil: Gromulch or Potting Soil
Fertilizing Season: Spring
Blooming Season: Late Spring - Summer
Applicable Fertilizer: Rose & Flower 4-6-2 or All Purpose 4-4-4
General Plant Care Based on Experience:
Always water plants for the first three days after transplant.
Spring & Fall: Water every 2 - 3 days. Plants in containers will require water at least a day sooner. If in containers, water every day during heat waves of temperatures above 90°F. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure.
Summer: This is when temperatures rise above 90°F, therefore water every day.
Winter: Water once - twice a week. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure.
Plant is drought tolerant once established after 1 - 2 years.
Blue African Lily of the Nile
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