Agapanthus x 'Back in Black'
#PP16244Also called African Lily
Suitable Substitutions for Agapanthus x 'Back in Black'
Agapanthus africanus 'Peter Pan'
Lily of the Nile
Agapanthus africanus 'Blue Triumphator'
Lily of the Nile
Agapanthus x 'Galaxy Blue' (PPAF)
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