Agapanthus Midnight Star (African Lily)
A popular variety, Agapanthus ‘Midnight Star’ (African Lily) is a deciduous perennial with large, rounded clusters of midnight blue, trumpet-shaped flowers from mid to late summer. They rise on stiff, upright stalks atop clumps of beautiful, narrowly strap-shaped leaves.
A popular variety, Agapanthus 'Midnight Star' (African Lily) is a deciduous perennial with large, rounded clusters of midnight blue, trumpet-shaped flowers from mid to late summer. They rise on stiff, upright stalks atop clumps of beautiful, narrowly strap-shaped leaves. This compact Agapanthus is very suitable for perennial borders or container planting on the balcony, terrace, or patio.
- Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
- Easy to grow, pest and disease free, this African Lily grows up to 32 in. tall (80 cm) and 20 in. spread (50 cm).
- Thrives in full sun in fertile, moist, and well-drained soil. In a hot climate area, Agapanthus will do better in partial shade. Bear in mind that most varieties will lean toward the sun, which makes a south-facing border the best location. Do not allow plants to dry out except when dormant.
- Spectacular when planted in great swathes, this Agapanthus fits most garden settings or mixed borders, makes a fantastic accent plant in containers, and has excellent cut flowers! A great choice for coastal areas as African Lilies cope well with windy and salty air.
- Deer and rabbit resistant, it attracts butterflies, bees, and birds.
- In late fall remove or tidy up any remaining leaves, but seedheads can be left as they look attractive over winter.
- Propagate by division every three to four years in spring.
- Agapanthus is native to Southern Africa.
- African Lilies are poisonous and should not be consumed by humans and pets.
Requirements
Hardiness | 8 – 11 |
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Heat Zones | 1 – 12 |
Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Agapanthus – African Lilies |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Mid,Late) |
Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 20″ (50cm) |
Depth | 2" (5cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit, Salt |
Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden |