Agapanthus, Lily of the Nile, African Lily
Agapanthus 'Ellamae'

Family: Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Agapanthus (ag-uh-PANTH-us)
Cultivar: Ellamae

Category

Bulbs
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen
Deciduous
Textured

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

Unknown

Hardiness

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)

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Medium Blue
Blue-Violet

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Unknown

Propagation Methods

By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting

Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed