Lily Of The Nile
Agapanthus africanus
Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Preorder Shipping Schedule
We ship your plants when it's safe to transport them to your zone. Dates are estimated and subject to weather delays.
| Zone 3-4 | Week of March 30th |
| Zone 5 | Week of March 16th |
| Zone 6-12 | Week of March 2nd |
Shipping Rates
Ships in 3-4 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected
| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150 - $198.99 | $24.99 |
| $199+ | FREE |
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Description
A Royal Addition to the Garden
Commonly known as the Blue Lily Of The Nile, or Agapanthus praecox, this South African native brings an air of regal elegance to any landscape. While it isn’t a true lily, its towering stems topped with globe-like clusters of star-shaped blue flowers certainly command the same level of attention. These radiant blue umbels sway gently in the breeze, adding a sense of movement and architectural height to your garden beds.
Year-Round Texture and Visual Appeal
Even when not in bloom, the Agapanthus offers significant aesthetic value. Its fountain-like clumps of arching, sword-shaped green leaves remain evergreen in frost-free climates, providing a lush, tropical texture to the "middle of the border." The contrast between the deep green foliage and the ethereal blue flowers creates a cooling effect during the height of the summer heat.
Versatile Landscape Uses
Whether you are looking to line a long driveway, create a vibrant border along a fence, or add a Mediterranean touch to your patio, the Blue Lily Of The Nile is up to the task. It is exceptionally well-suited for mass plantings, where the sea of blue globes creates a high-impact visual statement. Because of its sturdy stems, Agapanthus also makes an excellent cut flower, lasting for weeks in a vase to brighten up your indoor spaces.
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Growth RateModerate
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Bloom PeriodEarly Summer, Late Summer
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Does Not Ship ToAK, HI, ID, MT
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