'Galaxy Blue' Lily of the Nile (Agapanthus)
Perennial
- Violet-blue flowers shine all summer long!
- Handles colder climates, down to zone 6.
- Rare and unusual perennial.
- Outstanding as a cut flower.
- Zones 6-10, sun, 40″ tall x 30″ wide at maturity.
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Description
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Patent #: USPP 31,421
Common name: Lily of the Nile
Zone: 6 - 10
Sun exposure: Sun
Height x width: 36-40" x 28-30"
Flower color: Blue
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Summer
Bloom time: Summer
Features: Rare & unusual, low flammability, heat tolerant, deer resistant, container plants, best for beginners
Uses: Edging, flower gardens, wildlife gardens, native plant gardens
How to Grow
Light: Sun (> 6 hours sun)
Water: Average moisture; tolerates drought once established. Do not overwater.
Spacing: 2-3 feet
Fertilizing: Not required. If more rapid growth is desired, apply a rose fertilizer in early spring.
Winterizing: 'Galaxy Blue' will go dormant over winter, unlike agapanthus in warm climates. This is normal and not a cause for concern. We do recommend a good 2-3" layer of mulch over the plant for winter, especially in zone 6.
Maintenance & pruning: Little needed. Cut flowers as desired for arrangements. If any dried portions of the plant remain in early spring, remove them before new growth begins.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
