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narrow-leaved African lily | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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narrow-leaved African lily

Agapanthus caulescens subsp. angustifolius

Genus: Agapanthus
Family: Amaryllidaceae

About this plant

Has stiffly erect to sub-erect, greyish, narrow (3cm or less wide) leaves, and rather small flowers with the perianth segments not flared or recurved

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or grow in a container - agapanthus cultivation. In cold areas, cower with dry mulch such as bark during the winter months

Pruning

Remove winter damaged foliage in spring

Propagation

Propagate by division every 3 to 4 years in spring. Propagate by seed - sow seeds in spring or as soon as ripe

Pests

Slugs and snails may damage young growth

Diseases

Generally disease free, but a virus disease may be a problem

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardFlower BordersHedging ScreensPatio ContainerLow Maintenance

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years