A herbaceous perennial up to approximately 70cm, producing a clump of green strap leaves and rounded heads of tubular, dark purple flowers from mid-summer to autumn.
0.5-1 metres
0-0.1 metre
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or grow in a container. In cold areas, mulch well overwinter and take containers under cover. See agapanthus cultivation
Propagate by division every three to four years in spring
In late autumn tidy up evergreen leaves, but seedheads can be left as they look attractive over winter.
May be susceptible to slugs and snails and agapanthus gall midge
May be susceptible to a virus