Agapanthus sp. (African Lily)

Agapanthus sp. (African Lily) white flower close up with subtle purple tones
Agapanthus 'Twister'

Agapanthus sp. (African Lily) flower cluster showing white petals and light purple accents.

Botanical name: Agapanthus sp.

Common name: African Lily

Family: Amaryllidaceae    (Formerly:Alliaceae / Liliaceae /Amaryllidaceae)

Subfamily: Agapanthoideae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 8-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryBlue, lavender, purple flowersWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Sky blue funnel-shaped flowers occur in many-flowered cymes on long, erect stems. Agapanthus is originating from Southern Africa. Both deciduous and evergreen, some have thick, strappy leaves and others grass-like foliage. They range from fully hardy to half hardy, with the evergreen varieties generally the most tender.


Image gallery: 25 images
Agapanthus sp. (African Lily) with blue flower and long green leaves close up
Agapanthus sp. (African Lily) green fruit pods close up, showing long slender stems and seeds.
Agapanthus sp. (African Lily) purple flower close up with green leaves in the background.
Agapanthus sp. (African Lily) purple flower cluster close up with multiple trumpet shaped petals
Agapanthus sp. (African Lily) green seed pods cluster forming round shape close up
Agapanthus sp. (African Lily) purple flower close up with many thin petals and green stems
Agapanthus sp. (African Lily) white flower cluster, close up image with green stems and leaves.
Agapanthus sp. (African Lily) purple flower close up with distinct striped petals and yellow anthers
Agapanthus sp. (African Lily) purple flower bud close up with green protective bract
Agapanthus sp. (African Lily) purple flower close up with many small buds on green stems
Agapanthus sp. (African Lily) green seed pods in a close up view of plant
Agapanthus sp. (African Lily) white flower cluster on long green stems close up view.
Agapanthus 'Twister'
Agapanthus sp. (African Lily) tan seed pod with thin black seeds on a plate
Agapanthus seeds
Agapanthus sp. (African Lily) blue flower close up, long narrow green leaves in background.
Agapanthus (African Lily) with clusters of periwinkle blue flowers and long narrow green leaves
Agapanthus sp. (African Lily) deep purple flower cluster, close up image of nodding buds.
Agapanthus Nigrescens
Agapanthus sp. (African Lily) blue flower clusters on tall stems close up
Agapanthus sp. (African Lily) blue flower clusters growing on tall green stems plant.
Agapanthus sp. (African Lily) blue flower clusters growing on tall green upright plant stems
Agapanthus sp. (African Lily) blue flower clusters growing on tall green stems plant.
Agapanthus sp. (African Lily) white flower close up on a green stem in daylight.
Agapanthus sp. (African Lily) deep purple flower close up on a slender green stalk
Agapanthus 'Navy Blue'
Agapanthus sp. (African Lily) white flower cluster close up with green strap-like foliage nearby.
Agapanthus praecox
Agapanthus sp. (African Lily) purple flower close up with green stems in sunny light
Agapanthus sp. (African Lily) purple flower cluster close up with multiple long thin stems


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African Lily. Sky blue funnel-shaped flowers occur in many-flowered cymes on long, erect stems. Agapanthus is originating from Southern Africa. Both deciduous and evergreen, some have thick, strappy leaves and others grass-like foliage. They range from fully hardy to half hardy, with the evergreen varieties generally the most tender.
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