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Agapanthus africanus

by Johan Wentzel

Agapanthus africanus
Common Name
Miniature agapanthus
Plant Type
Perennial
This tufted, hardy, evergreen perennial is impressive in mass plantings or borders along flowerbeds and paths.
Plant Description

Agapanthus africanus has a short stem bearing a tuft of long, narrow, arching leaves 10–35 cm long and 1–2 cm broad, and a central flower stalk 25–60 cm tall, ending in an umbel of 20-30 white, or bright blue, funnel-shaped flowers, each flower 2.5–5 cm diameter.[4][5]

This tufted, hardy, evergreen perennial is impressive in mass plantings or borders along flowerbeds and paths. It is also a good plant for the difficult areas that are in shade for part of the year. They attract insects to the garden and thus birds. They also have many medicinal and magical uses.

Agapanthus africanus forms clumps and need to be split every 3-4 years to retain their attractiveness.

Afrikaanse Naam
Kleinbloulelie
Hardiness
Hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Summer
Flower Colour
Blue
Shape
Clump forming
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
50cm
Region
Western Cape
Habitat
Rocky outcrops
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
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