- Agapanthus
Botanical name: agapanthus orientalis
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: 18 inches in height and in width
Bloom time: late spring/early summer
Hardy zone: zones 8-11
Flower color: blue
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: reaches full maturity in about 3 growing seasons
Pruning instructions: cut back to a half a foot off of the ground as soon as it is done blooming for the season
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: Border Container, Poolside, Edging.
Light needs: about 6 hours of light a day, does well in partial shade but thrives with more sun exposure
Special features: medical benefits
Watering instructions: Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry
Fertilizing instructions : use 5-5-5 or 10-10-10 in the early spring and again ever 2 months during growing season
Best time to plant: spring and fall
Best type of soil: sand and loam
Companion plants: coneflower, daylilies, salvia
Toxicity level: very toxic for humans and pets if ingested
Invasive species: no
