Family: Amaryllidaceae
(am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee) Genus: Agapanthus (ag-uh-PANTH-us) Cultivar: Ellamae
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Category BulbsPerennials Tropicals and Tender Perennials Water Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Foliage EvergreenDeciduous Textured Foliage Color UnknownHeight 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)Spacing UnknownHardiness 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 annualDanger Parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedHandling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction Bloom Color Medium BlueBlue-Violet Bloom Characteristics Flowers are good for cuttingThis plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Bloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SummerLate Summer/Early Fall Other 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 UnknownPropagation Methods By dividing the rootballBy 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 drySeed 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 |