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Agapanthus

Agapanthus africanus

Agapanthus (Agapanthus africanus) is a medium-growing perennial, hardy in USDA zones 8-10, that matures to about 1.5-2 ft × 1.5-2 ft. It does best in full sun and part shade with medium water needs in well-drained and moist soil. Expect blue, pink and white blooms in summer. It attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds, stands up well to deer, grows happily in containers.

USDA zones
8-10
Sun
Full sun, Part shade
Water
Medium
Mature size
1.5-2 ft × 1.5-2 ft
Growth rate
Medium
Maintenance
Medium
Soil
Well-drained, Moist
Bloom color
Blue, Pink, White
Bloom season
Summer
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Tough against
Deer
Native to
South Africa

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