Agapanthus hybrids
Lily of the Nile
Description
This evergreen perennial will grow about 3' tall and has long green leaves with blue flowers (there is a white variety and dwarf varieties) that bloom in spring and summer, rising above the foliage. It will grow in all soils but prefers loam soil. It does best in full to part sun with regular watering and more during hot spells. It tolerates coastal areas.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.