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Amaryllidaceae
Blue Lily of the Nile
Agapanthus praecox
Enduring love.
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Genus
- Agapanthus
- Native to
- South Africa
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Type
- evergreen perennial
- Height
- 2-4 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun to part shade
- Soil
- Well-drained, fertile
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 8-11
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Despite the common name, agapanthus is not from the Nile region but exclusively from South Africa.
- The fleshy roots store water, allowing the plant to survive extended drought periods.
- In South Africa, the plant is called 'isicakathi' and used traditionally during pregnancy for healthy babies.
- Agapanthus praecox is the most widely cultivated species, with over 600 named cultivars worldwide.
- The flower stalks can reach over 3 feet tall and each umbel may hold up to 100 individual flowers.
Color meanings
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devotion
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everlasting love