Agapanthus orientalis
Agapanthus orientalis
Prices:
Each | 20 or more | |
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2.5L Pot | $9.50 | $9.00 |
Details:
Type: | Perennial |
Growth Rate: | Medium |
Mature Height: | 0.8 m |
Mature Width: | 0.8 m |
Site Condition: | Coastal, Exposed, Heavy Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil, Waterways |
Sun: | Full Sun, Part Shade |
Drainage: | Dry, Moist |
Frosts: | Half Hardy |
Features: | Drought tolerant. Suitable for bordering or edging and ground cover. Colorful perennial. Flower colour: Blue. Foliage colour: Green. |
Agapanthus orientalis is a vigorous, evergreen perennial, with white fleshy roots. The broad strap-like leaves are green and glossy and grow to 60cm in length. The large clusters of tubular flowers are often 200mm in diameter and borne on stout stems, 60 to 90cm tall from November to February. In the common species the flowers are clear blue or white. Excellent background or focal plants which will grow almost anywhere, in full sun on dry banks or under trees in shade.
Flowering: Summer [December - February]
Fruiting: Autumn [March - May]