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blue lily

blue lily

Agapanthus praecox

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 8bZone 11b

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Agapanthus praecox is a clump-forming perennial with strap-like foliage and striking spherical clusters of blue or blue-purple flowers held on tall stems. It is drought-tolerant once established and performs best in full sun with minimal watering.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
2–4′ tall × 1.5–2.5′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Family
Amaryllidaceae

Native Range

South Africa

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Summer

Companion Planting

Plants well with