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African Lily

Agapanthus africanus

  • Feeds pollinators
  • Toxic if eaten
African Lily (Agapanthus africanus)

Photo: Navaneeth Krishnan S · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Bloom colours

violet, white

What actually matters with this one

It flowers best when crowded. Divide it only every fourth or fifth year, once the clump bursts its pot.

How to grow it

Light
full sun
Water
Even moisture
Hardiness
Zones 8-11
Height
90 cm
Flowers
December to February
Difficulty
easy

Plant it alongside

Relatives and plants that want the same conditions.