Agapanthus praecox blue (seeds)
the Lily of the Nile (blue)
Agapanthus praecox has many common names such as common agapanthus, blue lily, African lily, or Lily of the Nile.
African lily can be grown in a wide variety of soils, even in the poorest of them and needs very little water in the summer .
It perform very well in rich, well-drained, humus-rich, with enough water in Spring and Summer .
A. praecox prefers sun although some varieties they bloom in semi-shaded parts
You can easily hybridize, particularly when grown in near places and can produce an incredible range of hybrids.
Species ID
Genus:
Agapanthus
Species:
Agapanthus praecox
Plant Characteristics
Circle of Life:
Perrenial
Plant Type:
- Bulb
Bulb Type:
Rhizome
Foliage:
Deciduous
Flowering colour:
Smooth blue
Height:
60-100 cm
Requirements
Soil Acidity:
5,5-7,5
Light Requirements:
Full Sun- Semi-Shade
Water Requirements:
Moderate to High
Usage:
- Cut flowers
- Fit in Pot
- Medicinal
- Ornamental
- Rock-Garden
- Traditional Medicine