(African Lily, Elaine Lily-of-the-Nile, Lily-of-the-Nile)

A tidy compact habit, robust foliage and large beautifully colored blooms are the winning characteristics of 'Elaine.' Each dark violet-blue flower cluster has many florets. Where hardy, it is best grown in the landscape but in colder climates it may be maintained as a container specimen if provided a large spacious pot. This tends to be a summer bloomer, but bloom time can be variable depending on the local climate and water availability.

The long strap-like leaves are medium green and produced...

(African Lily, Ellamae Lily-of-the-Nile, Lily-of-the-Nile)

Very large brilliant indigo blue flower clusters adorn 'Ellamae.' Each vibrant flower cluster has many florets. This cultivar was bred in 1978 by Archie A. Amate of Huntington Beach, California and introduced in 1990 by the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum. It is best grown in the landscape but in colder climates it may be maintained as a container specimen if provided a large spacious pot. This tends to be a summer bloomer, but bloom time can be variable depending on the local climate and...

(African Lily, Gold Strike Lily-of-the-Nile, Lily-of-the-Nile)

Spectacular flowers and foliage make this a prized compact lily-of-the-Nile for the garden. The large, flared flowers of 'Gold Strike' are violet-blue with stripes and appear atop short sturdy stems above strap-shaped, green leaves edged in gold. Where hardy, it is best grown in the landscape but in colder climates it may be maintained as a container specimen if provided a spacious pot. This cultivar flowers for a long time and is a bit hardier than many other cultivated Agapanthus. Bloom...

(African Lily, Lily-of-the-Nile)

The English Headbourne hybrids are some of the hardiest Agapanthus available. The violet-blue-flowered selection, 'Headbourne Blue', bears dense clusters of bright lily-like flowers on sturdy stems. Each flower head has around 70 to 75 florets. Where hardy, they are best grown in the landscape but in colder climates may be grown in containers if provided large spacious pots. Bloom time is variable, depending on the local climate and water availability, but plants typically bloom in summer.

The...

(African Lily, Headbourne White Lily-of-the-Nile, Lily-of-the-Nile)

The English Headbourne hybrids are some of the hardiest Agapanthus available. The white-flowered selection, 'Headbourne White', bears dense clusters of bright lily-like flowers on sturdy stems. Each flower head has around 70 to 75 florets. Where hardy, clump-forming perennial is best grown in the landscape but in colder climates may be grown in containers if provided large spacious pots.

The long strap-like leaves of this tender perennial are medium green and produced in substantial clumps....

(African Lily, Lily-of-the-Nile)

The large, flared flowers of 'Midnight Blue' are dark blue and appear atop short sturdy stems. Lily-of-the-Nile is a dramatic, evergreen tender perennial. Where hardy, it is best grown in the landscape but in colder climates it may be maintained as a container specimen if provided a large spacious pot. Bloom time is variable, depending on the local climate and water availability, but plants typically bloom in summer.

The long, thin, strap-like leaves of this cultivar are medium green and produced...

(African Lily, Lily-of-the-Nile, Stevie's Wonder Lily-of-the-Nile)

The high-performing 'Steve's Wonder' bears large, rounded umbels of deep violet-blue, trumpet-shaped blooms that are most profuse from summer to fall. The substantial flowerheads appear on stout, strong stems. Lily-of-the-Nile is a dramatic, evergreen tender perennial. Where hardy, it is best grown in the landscape but in colder climates it may be maintained as a container specimen if provided a large spacious pot.

The long, strap-like leaves of this cultivar are medium green and produced...

(African Lily, Lily-of-the-Nile)

The Storm Cloud lily-of-the-Nile is a dramatic, evergreen tender perennial grown for its large indigo flower clusters. This cultivar was selected by Barrie Coate as a seedling variant of 'Mood Indigo,' a hybrid of Agapanthus africanus and A. pendulus developed at the Los Angeles State and Country Arboretum. Where hardy, it is best grown in the landscape but in colder climates it may be maintained as a container specimen if provided a large spacious pot. Flowering is most profuse...

(African Lily, Lily-of-the-Nile)

The English Headbourne hybrids are some of the hardiest Agapanthus available. These evergreen to semi-evergreen perennials bear dense clusters of lily-like flowers in variable shades of violet-blue or white. Each flower head has around 70 to 75 florets. Where hardy, they are best grown in the landscape but in colder climates may be grown in containers if provided large spacious pots. Bloom time is variable, depending on the local climate and water availability, but plants typically bloom...

(African Lily, White Lily-of-the-Nile)

The fresh white blooms of white African lily add a light splash to the flower border. This evergreen perennial originates from South Africa. Year-round it produces large clumps of arching, glossy green, strap-like leaves. Flowering is most profuse from spring through summer.

Wild African lily populations inhabit a small area along the western Cape Province of South Africa where winter rainfall is plentiful. They grow in the sandy acid soils between rocks along open mountainsides from sea level...