An evergreen, herbaceous perennial that reaches approximately 70-90cm in height when in flower. It produces a clump of green, arching strap-like leaves and rounded heads of tubular, dark blue flowers from mid-summer to autumn.
0.5-1 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| 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 remove or tidy up any remaining 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