Agapanthus x 'Back in Black'
#PP16244Also called African Lily
Suitable Substitutions for Agapanthus x 'Back in Black'
Agapanthus x 'Galaxy Blue' (PPAF)
Lily of the Nile
Agapanthus africanus 'Blue Triumphator'
Lily of the Nile
Agapanthus africanus 'Peter Pan'
Lily of the Nile
Agapanthus africanus 'Albidus'
Lily of the Nile
More About Agapanthus x 'Back in Black' (PP16244)
- Dark purple trumpet-like flowers
- Clump-forming perennial with bright green foliage
- Strap-like leaves with erect, black stems
- Semi-evergreen foliage
- Excellent plant for patio containers
- Bloom Time: Summer
Zone:
6Height:
30-90 cmSpread:
30-40 cmColour:
Violet,Purple (deep)Lily of the Nile Growing and Maintenance Tips
Needs winter protection, so if grown in patio containers, store in a cool location inside. After flowering, you may want to leave the tall flower stems uncut as they will produce interesting black seed pods for the remainder of the summer.
Agapanthus x 'Back in Black' (PP16244) Characteristics
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Cut Flower/Foliage
Long Blooming
Fragrant
Drought Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Evergreen
Soil Moisture
Moist to AverageAverage to Dry Soils
Growth Rate
MediumFlowering Time
Lt. Sum-FallSummer