Groundcover & Vines – Clumping – Blackjack Agapanthus

Blackjack Agapanthus 

Botanical name: agapanthus hybrid ‘DWAgHyb-02’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes 

Average size at maturity: 1-2 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 8-11 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: dark purple flowers 

Bloom time: spring, summer 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in 1-2 growing seasons 

Pruning instructions: remove withered blooms and foliage as needed 

Propagation methods: propagate by division in the spring or early fall months 

Landscape use: borders, edging, shade garden, container plant 

Special features: attracts pollinators, 

Light needs: 4-6  hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2-4 inches of soil dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil: loam

Companion plants: ornamental grasses, butterfly bush, alyssum, fennel 

Toxicity level: moderately toxic for pets and humans if ingested 

Invasive species: no