Agapanthus
Botanical name: agapanthus orientalis
Average Size at Maturity: 18 inches in height and in width
Hardy zone: zones 8-11
Bloom Time: late spring/early summer
Flower Color: blue
Foliage Color: green
Growth Rate: reaches full maturity in about 3 growing seasons
Pruning needs: cut back to a half a foot off of the ground as soon as it is done blooming for the season
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 Feature: medical benefits
Water: Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry
Fertilizing needs: use 5-5-5 or 10-10-10 in the early spring and again ever 2 months during growing season
