African Lily

Planted July 1, 2024

Names

Scientific name
Agapanthus praecox
Common name
African Lily, Lily Of The Nile, Common Agapanthus

Measurements

Height
0 - 4 ft
Spread
12 - 24 in
Spacing
12 in
Growth Rate
Moderate

Requirements

Hardiness zones
8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Soil Drainage
Moist but Well-drained
Soil type
Loam, Sand, Clay
Soil pH
Slightly acidic (6.1 - 6.5), Neutral (6.6 - 7.3), Slightly alkaline (7.4 - 7.8)

Physical Traits

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf lifecycle
Evergreen broadleaf
Foliage color
Medium Green
Bloom time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Bloom color
White, Violet-Blue, Purplish-blue, Medium Blue, Pale Blue, Dark Blue, Purple
Seasons of interest
Summer
Propagation methods
Seeds, Division
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies

Toxicity

Toxic to humans
Yes
Toxic to dogs
Yes
Toxic to cats
Yes