Agapanthus

Agapanthus is a landscape staple in warm-winter regions, and it's no wonder why. This easy-to-grow perennial produces colorful globes of blue or white trumpet-shape flowers in summer and fall. Its evergreen strappy leaves add texture to beds, borders, and containers.

Agapanthus blooms best in a spot where it gets full sun and has moist, well-drained soil. Divide it every three to four years to keep clumps healthy and vigorous.

If you live in a cool-winter area, you can overwinter agapanthus in containers by bringing the pots to a cool (around 40 degrees F) spot and watering them only once a month or so. In spring, move the containers back outdoors after all danger of frost has passed. Potted agapanthus is said to bloom best when slightly root-bound.

Light:

Sun,Part Sun

Zones:

7-11

Plant Type:

Perennial

Plant Height:

To 4 feet tall

Plant Width:

To 3 feet wide

Flower Color:

Blue/Violet/Lavender, White

Bloom Time:

Summer, Fall

Landscape Uses:

Containers,Beds & Borders

Special Features:

Flowers,Cut Flowers,Deer Resistant,Easy to Grow

Top Varieties

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Agapanthus africanus

Agapanthus africanus is a common type with blue flowers that bloom in late summer and early fall. It grows 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide. Zones 9-10
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'Headbourne Hybrids' agapanthus

Agapanthus 'Headbourne Hybrids' are a popular strain that bear flowers in shades of violet blue. They grow 4 feet tall. Zones 7-10
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'Peter Pan' agapanthus

Agapanthus 'Peter Pan' is a dwarf selection that offers light blue flowers throughout the summer. It grows 1 foot tall and wide. Zones 8-11
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'Snow Storm' agapanthus

Agapanthus 'Snow Storm' is a fast-growing, floriferous selection that produces clusters of pure-white flowers in late spring and summer. It grows 30 inches tall and wide. Zones 8-10
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White agapanthus

Agapanthus africanus 'Albus' shows off clusters of pure-white flowers in late summer and early fall. It grows 30 inches tall and wide. Zones 9-10
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Plant It With

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Society garlic

Society garlic looks a bit like a miniature agapanthus; try mixing the two for a subtle contrast.

Kangaroo paw

The spiky stems of tall kangaroo paw tower over agapanthus' rounded globe flowers.

Bird of paradise

Easy-to-grow orange bird of paradise is a sure bet to grow with blue agapanthus.

Propagation

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Seed
Division