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Agapanthus x 'Back in Black'

#PP16244

Also called African Lily


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Agapanthus x 'Back in Black' - 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:

6

Height:

30-90 cm

Spread:

30-40 cm

Colour:

Violet,Purple (deep)
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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
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Partial Sun/Shade
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Attracts Hummingbirds
Cut Flower/Foliage
Cut Flower/Foliage
Long Blooming
Long Blooming
Fragrant
Fragrant
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance
Evergreen
Evergreen

Soil Moisture

Moist to Average
Average to Dry Soils

Growth Rate

Medium

Flowering Time

Lt. Sum-Fall
Summer

Habit

Clumping

Foliage Color

Green

Landscape uses

Specimen