Agapanthus caulescens subsp. angustifolius
narrow-leaved African lily
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
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Blue | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Potentially harmful
- Humans/Pets (dogs, cats): harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
- Genus
Agapanthus are clump-forming perennials with narrowly strap-shaped leaves, evergreen in some species, and erect stems bearing umbels of funnel-shaped blue or white flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- S Africa Swaziland
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or grow in a container. In cold areas, cover with dry mulch such as bark during the winter months. See agapanthus cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by division every 3 to 4 years in spring. Propagate by seed - sow seeds in spring or as soon as ripe
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Coastal
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Remove winter damaged foliage in spring
Pests
May be susceptible to agapanthus gall midge, slugs and snails
Diseases
May be susceptible to a virus
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