Family: Amaryllidaceae
(am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee) Genus: Agapanthus (ag-uh-PANTH-us) Cultivar: Midnight Blue
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Category PerennialsTropicals and Tender Perennials Water Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Foliage HerbaceousFoliage Color UnknownHeight 12-18 in. (30-45 cm)18-24 in. (45-60 cm) Spacing 15-18 in. (38-45 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow Can be grown as an annualDanger Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reactionBloom Color Medium BlueMedium Purple Bloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SummerOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods By dividing the rootballFrom seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse From seed; sow indoors before last frost Seed Collecting Bag seedheads to capture ripening seedAllow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed |