Straight A™ Blue Flare Lily of the Nile

Agapanthus praecox 'Blue Flare'

$39⁹⁹

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Straight A™ Blue Flare Lily of the Nile highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Agapanthus praecox 'Blue Flare'
Growing Zones

8-11
Mature Height

2 - 2 1/2 feet
Mature Spread

18 - 24 inches
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Medium
Soil

Well Drained
Growth Rate

Medium
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Fragrant

No
Pruning Time

Late Autumn
Bloom Period

Summer, Fall
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Growing Zones 8-11

Find Your Growing Zone!

Prolific Straight A™ Blue Flare Lily of the Nile

Blooms Summer Through Fall
Honeybees and Butterflies Love These Flowers
Bicolored Light Blue with Dark Blue Midrib
Great Cut Flowers
Compact, Strappy Foliage
Easy Care Agapanthus
Deer Tend to Leave Them Alone

Modern landscapes rely on streamlined flowers for an elegant display without ostentation or fuss. Straight A™ Blue Flare Lily of the Nile (Agapanthus praecox 'Blue Flare' PP# 26,422) produce beautiful, rounded clusters that are held high above the lush, gray-green foliage.

Each cluster is composed of tubular flowers that are the perfect shape for hummingbirds. You'll notice plenty of interest from beneficial pollinators and butterflies, too.

Incredible sky blue blooms are marked with a deeper blue midrib. The iced tones keep you cool in the height of summertime.

Perhaps best of all...the two toned blue flowers are long-lasting and very showy. Straight A blooms from summer all the way through fall.

Include their stylish bicolored blooms in your mixed garden beds or use as a low-maintenance border. Plant them 12 inches apart for a solid display.

These superior blue flowers make an impact...whether you need to brighten a commercial landscape, or want to elevate the visual interest around your pool deck. Plant plenty so you have enough to snip for indoor cut flower arrangements.

Attractive Straight A Blue Flare Lily of the Nile is also exceptionally easy-care. These durable plants love full sun and grow well in rich, well-drained soil with a moderate amount of moisture.

They are a perfect choice for mass planting along a sidewalk or patio. You'll love the soft look of the leaves brushing the concrete...and nothing beats those exceptional blue blooms!

Order popular Straight A™ Blue Flare Lily of the Nile from our perennial experts ASAP. We'll run out of these "designer secrets" quickly.

Under $50	$9.99
$50 - $99.99	$14.99
$100 - $149.99	$16.99
$150+	$24.99