Straight A™ Barley Blue Lily of the Nile
Agapanthus praecox 'Barley Blue'
- Stay Protected with Plant Sentry ™
Straight A™ Barley Blue Lily of the Nile - Quart Container is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Plant Sentry™
Plant Sentry™
Plant Sentry is designed to protect both consumers and the nursery trade from invasive plant pests and diseases. Sites that display the Plant Sentry protection badge are protected from consumers buying and nurseries shipping material carrying invasive pests and diseases.
This proprietary eCommerce software prevents the shipment of a restricted plant to each state. The Plant Sentry system includes a shipment certification program. The Plant Sentry Compliance Officer works closely with NatureHills.com and each nursery or fulfillment center to ensure only compliant plants are sold to customers.
Click Here to learn more
Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
Click here to see our full rates
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™ Barley Blue Lily of the Nile highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
-
Brand
-
Botanical Name
-
Growing Zones
-
Mature Height
-
Mature Spread
-
Sun ExposureFull Sun
-
Moisture
-
Soil
-
Growth RateMedium
-
Pollinator Friendly
-
Fragrant
-
Pruning Time
-
Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall
Growing Zones 8-11
Blue Fireworks - Straight A™ Barley Blue Lily of the Nile!
- Early Blooming, Clean Light Blue Clusters
- Bundles of Trumpet-Shaped Blossoms
- Clump Forming Mounds
- Deep-Green Strappy Foliage
- Easy Care & Low Maintenance
- Full Sun & Part Sun Loving
- Annual in Cooler Climates, Evergreen in Warmer
- Hummingbirds and Pollinators Love It!
- Spring, Summer & Fall Bloom Time
- Amazing Cut-Flower Addition to Bouquets!
- Deer Resistant and Humidity Tolerant
- Amazing Container Addition
- Great Accent or Filler Plant
Compact, structural, and elegant are just a few of the ways to describe this enchanting Agapanthus! The formal, mounding structure, plus the eye-catching blooms, will always find a way to enhance any garden style!
Straight A™ Barley Blue Lily of the Nile (Agapanthus praecox 'Barley Blue') rises above the lush mound of the strappy, deep-green rosettes, and sends off light blue firework flowers. It looks to be shooting off and bursting throughout the garden!
Calling butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, these sun-worshiping clusters of blooms emerge in early spring and bloom throughout the growing season.
Evergreen in warmer climates, Straight A™ Barley Blue Agapanthus also works fantastic as annuals, porch plants or stored much as you would Dahlia and Canna Lily for those living in cooler weather climates.
How to Use Straight A™ Barley Blue Lily of the Nile In The Landscape
Straight A™ Barley Blue has such a formal and unique form, when blooming or not, that it works with almost any style garden.
Intermingling throughout your perennial beds and borders beautifully, try mixing into a quirky cottage garden. The foliage alone looks great when planted in uniform, repeating rows in a modern courtyard, or as facer plants and seasonal edging!
Imagine a large planting of blue stars as a specimen or a ring of Agapanthus to call attention to your outdoor sculptures or other accent trees and shrubs!
Agapanthus is a hit indoors as well, filling vases with long-lasting blooms and cutting the stems encourages more flowering.
If you are fortunate enough to live in growing zones 8 and up, you'll be able to enjoy Lily of the Nile as a lush groundcover and filler plant among your other garden residents. Easily add the designer's touch to your gardens!
Firing off among your other bulbs, shooting up from among groundcovers and lighting up mix-plantings, Agapanthus Barley Blue brings the show to you every year!
An amazing accent or thriller plant in containers and planters, your patios will never be the same! Light up pollinator gardens and cutting gardens with these vivid sparklers!
The deep green leaves are amazing backdrops among your flowers and perennials even when not in bloom to further highlight the garden border!
Bloomables® Barley Blue's blue flowers and strong stems are repeat bloomers that will enchant the garden pollinators, so be sure to plant it close by where you can observe your many winged visitors!
#ProPlantTips For Care
Straight A™ Barley Blue Lily of the Nile shines in full sun and some part sun as well! The deep-green leaves won't shrink in the heat or humidity and their compact habit won't disappoint you.
The showy light-blue flowers prefer average moisture and well-drained soil for best results. A generous layer of mulch helps retain soil moisture as well as insulate the root system from heat and chill.
Deer tend to leave Lily of the Nile alone so no worry about damage. Evergreen in warmer climates, there are few other plants in the garden this sensational!
Order your own fireworks show with a few Bloomables® Straight A™ Barley Blue Lily of the Nile for your garden! Call Nature Hills Nursery to arrange the show now!
