African lily
Agapanthus praecox · Family Amaryllidaceae
Also known as: agapanthus, lily of the nile, aggie
- Light
- Full sun
- Watering
- Every 5 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Pet-safe
- No, keep it away from cats and dogs
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Care
Where to put it
A large pot on a sunny patio. Shelter it from hard frost.
Light
Full sun for plenty of tall blue flower heads.
Watering
Water well in summer and keep fairly dry in winter.
About the plant
It has long leaves in tufts and tall stems topped with spheres of blue or white flowers. It is widely used in gardens in southern Brazil. It flowers in summer.
Origin
Native to southern South Africa, on sunny slopes and grasslands.
What it likes
- Full sun
- Free-draining soil
- A slightly snug pot
What it dislikes
- Soggy soil
- Shade
- Frequent repotting
Did you know?
The name comes from the Greek agape, 'love', and anthos, 'flower': agapanthus means 'flower of love'.
