Agapanthus – Lily of the Nile

Native to southern Africa and also known as Lily of the Nile or African Lily, Agapanthus is a genus of 7 species growing in upright clumps from fleshy bulb-like rhizomes that produce short, tuberous roots. In summer, this popular perennial produces tubular or bell-shaped flowers in lovely shades of blue, purple or white with a darker stripe down the center of each petal are produced in clusters held above the strap-like foliage.

Best planted in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soils they are a great addition  in garden borders, or on the patio in a container. They are tough survivors in the face of serious drought.

When available we try to stock Agapanthus hybrid ‘MDB001’, African Lily Ever Twilight™. This variety blooms early and reblooms large bicolor white and violet blooms on 24–30-inch stalks spring to fall. These tough plants need little water once established and are loved by hummingbirds and butterflies.