Lily Of The Nile Seeds - Flower Plant

Lily of the Nile, botanically known as Agapanthus africanus, is a perennial ornamental plant valued for its upright growth and rounded clusters of flowers. It forms clumps of long, strap-like leaves and produces tall flower stalks topped with blue blooms during the warm season. This plant adapts well to temperate and subtropical climates and performs best in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. It is commonly used in borders, containers, and landscape planting, and establishes gradually from seeds under warm conditions with consistent moisture.

Features

• Clump-forming perennial with upright flower stalks
• Produces rounded clusters of blue flowers
• Suitable for borders, containers, and landscape use
• Adapted to warm and mild climates
• Performs well in well-drained soils

Specifications

• Scientific name: Agapanthus africanus
• Common name (US): African Lily
• Seed type / variety: Blue flowering variety
• Growth habit: Clump-forming perennial
• USDA zones: 8-11
• Planting season: Spring or early summer
• Growing season: Summer
• Sowing Season:
  • Spring: March to May
  • Early Summer: June
• Germination time and conditions: 2-6 weeks at 18-22°C
• Sunlight requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Watering needs: Moderate, consistent moisture during establishment
• Mature plant size: 60-100 cm height, 30-60 cm spread
• Plant spacing: 30-45 cm between plants