Ornamental Grass – 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