(African Lily, Agapanthus)

Agapanthus is a small genus of some six species of tender or frost-hardy herbaceous perennials from temperate and subtropical southern Africa. They are grown for their summer display of showy violet-blue, purple or white flower clusters on tall stems.

These evergreen or deciduous perennials have attractive green strap-like foliage that grows from thick, fleshy rhizomes (underground stems). The rhizomes spread to form dense clumps. The dome-shaped, umbel-like clusters of flowers stand...

(African Lily)

When in bloom, African lily puts on quite a show! Year-round this evergreen perennial produces clumps of glossy green, strap-like leaves. Long leafless stems topped with rounded clusters of variable violet-blue, liliaceous flowers appear with regularity, especially if plants are well-tended. Each small bloom is trumpet-shaped with tepals (petal-like sepals) that sport dark blue lines down their centers. White-flowered forms also exist. Bloom time is variable; in their native South Africa plants 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...

(African Lily)

The compact habit of the African lily, 'Minor', makes it ideal for smaller garden spaces. Year-round this evergreen perennial produces clumps of glossy green, strap-like leaves. Long leafless stems topped with rounded clusters of violet-blue, liliaceous flowers appear with regularity, especially if plants are well-tended. Each small bloom is trumpet-shaped with petals that sport dark blue lines down their centers. White-flowered forms also exist. Flowering is most profuse from late-spring through...

(African Lily, White Heaven African Lily)

When in bloom, African lily puts on quite a show! Year-round this evergreen perennial produces clumps of glossy green, strap-like leaves. Long leafless stems topped with rounded clusters of variable violet-blue, liliaceous flowers appear with regularity, especially if plants are well-tended. Each small bloom is trumpet-shaped with tepals (petal-like sepals) that sport dark blue lines down their centers. White-flowered forms also exist. Bloom time is variable; in their native South Africa plants bloom...

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

The vigorous lily-of-the-Nile, 'Blue Danube', bears large rounded clusters of light violet-blue flowers on very tall stems. Often listed as a variant of the South African Agapanthus africanus, it is actually a hybrid. 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 from late-spring through summer.

The long strap-like leaves of this tender perennial are medium...

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

The large blooms of 'Blue Moon' are silvery blue and appear atop tall sturdy stems. This is one of the best pale colored forms. Lily-of-the-Nile is a dramatic, evergreen tender perennial grown for its large showy flower clusters. 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 from late-spring through summer.

The long strap-like leaves of this tender perennial are...

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

The large beautifully colored blooms of 'Blue Triumphator' are violet-blue and appear atop sturdy stems. Each flower cluster has 30 to 50 florets. 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. 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...

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

The Blue Umbrella lily-of-the-Nile is a dramatic tender perennial grown for its large sky-blue flower clusters borne on long stalks above clumps of grassy dark green foliage. Often listed as a variant of the South African Agapanthus praecox ssp.orientalis, it is actually a hybrid. 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...

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

The bright white blooms 'Bressingham White' appear atop sturdy stems. This compact cultivar was bred and selected by Alan Bloom for Blooms of Bressingham. Lily-of-the-Nile is a dramatic, evergreen tender perennial grown for its large flower clusters. 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...