Agapanthus inapertus
DRAKENSBERG LILY Of THE NILE
SKU: 990-010
Description
A rare and stunning deep-blue Agapanthus! Agapanthus inapertus, the Drakensberg agapanthus, drooping agapanthus, or closed African lily, is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae, native to open grasslands, forest margins and mountainous, rocky areas of Mozambique, Eswatini (Swaziland), and South Africa (Transvaal and Natal). Growing to 1.5 m (4.9 ft), this herbaceous perennial produces umbels of flowers in shades of deep blue, in late Summer. It is a popular garden plant.
Very limited supply!
Type: Hardy perennial
Location: Sun or part sun.
Hardiness zones: 6-11
Note: Ornamental use only. These seeds and/or plants are poisonous.
Seeds per pack: 10
Germination: Start these seeds right away for best germination rates. Sow the seeds just under surface of the soil, and water in. Keep lightly moist and do not let the soil dry out. A heat mat is beneficial until germination begins, or a warm room, and out of direct sunlight until germination. Once growing they should be placed at 20-22 °C, 68-72 °F until large enough to be planted outdoors.
Description
A rare and stunning deep-blue Agapanthus! Agapanthus inapertus, the Drakensberg agapanthus, drooping agapanthus, or closed African lily, is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae, native to open grasslands, forest margins and mountainous, rocky areas of Mozambique, Eswatini (Swaziland), and South Africa (Transvaal and Natal). Growing to 1.5 m (4.9 ft), this herbaceous perennial produces umbels of flowers in shades of deep blue, in late Summer. It is a popular garden plant.
Very limited supply!
Type: Hardy perennial
Location: Sun or part sun.
Hardiness zones: 6-11
Note: Ornamental use only. These seeds and/or plants are poisonous.
Seeds per pack: 10
Germination: Start these seeds right away for best germination rates. Sow the seeds just under surface of the soil, and water in. Keep lightly moist and do not let the soil dry out. A heat mat is beneficial until germination begins, or a warm room, and out of direct sunlight until germination. Once growing they should be placed at 20-22 °C, 68-72 °F until large enough to be planted outdoors.
