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Lily of the Nile (Agapanthus)
Lily of the Nile are perennial plants with evergreen leaves. Flowers bloom in summer and can be blue or white. They are excellent plants for sunny gardens and can withstand semi-dry conditions. They are not as toxic as a lily plant, but the leaves' sap can irritate the skin. Standard and dwarf varieties make these plants versatile enough for any area of the garden.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
Key Facts About Lily of the Nile
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Attributes of Lily of the Nile
Plant Height
90 cm
Spread
60 cm
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
15 - 35 ℃
Scientific Classification of Lily of the Nile
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Asparagus and allies
Family
Amaryllis
Genus
Lily of the Nile
Distribution of Lily of the Nile
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Distribution Map of Lily of the Nile
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Lily of the Nile
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Lily of the Nile are robust perennials recognized for their striking globe-shaped flower clusters. They thrive in full sun to partial shade with well-draining soil and need regular watering, especially during dry periods. However, overwatering can be detrimental. Lily of the Nile prefers temperate climates but can survive mild frosts. It faces challenges like snails, slugs, and root rot. Seasonally, lily of the Nile benefits from winter mulching in colder regions and requires more frequent watering in the hotter months. In spring and summer, they demand diligent deadheading to encourage new blooms.
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8 most common species：
African-lily
Agapanthus praecox is a variable species with open-faced flowers that are blue, purple or white and bloom in the summer. Although often called african-lily, or lily of the Nile, these plants are not actually lilies. They are members of the amaryllis family.
African lily
This evergreen herbaceous plant, known as the african lily, is not a lily. Native to South Africa, it has been utilized for various medicinal uses. For the locals, it is a miraculous and healing plant. The flowers are worn to ward off thunderstorms and were worn by females to boost their strength and fertility.
Lily of the nile 'Strawberry Ice'
Lily of the nile 'Strawberry Ice' is distinguished by its white flowers that fade to have a pink blush over time. It's the pink coloration that gives the variety its name; the flowers' shade of pink is similar to that of strawberry ice cream. The plants are dense and upright, making them an excellent choice for border gardens.
African-lily 'Queen Mum'
The african-lily 'Queen Mum' is a stunning plant renowned for its large, blue and white bi-colored flowers that bloom from mid-summer to autumn. It is a popular garden plant, attractive to bees, butterflies, and birds.
African lily 'Albus'
African lily 'Albus' is an African lily (Agapanthus africanus) cultivar, selected for its attractive flowers. It features white flowers (unlike the parent plant that has blue), which give the cultivar its name—"albus" means "white." These trumpet-shaped blooms, borne on tall stalks, make this cultivar highly popular among gardeners.
Lily of the nile 'Royal Velvet'
Lily of the nile 'Royal Velvet' got its name, "Royal Velvet," for a good reason. With unmistakable, velvety purple blooms, this plant stands out from the crowd. It's an Agapanthus cultivar whose exact parentage remains unknown, but this doesn't stop it from being used in abundance by horticulturalists.
Lily of the nile 'Ambic001'
The lily of the nile 'Ambic001' is a distinct cultivar that combines hardiness, vigorous habit, and a semi-deciduous plant habit. Its parents are the 'Queen Mum' and the 'Cloudy Days,' A dwarf compared to its parents, the lily of the nile 'Ambic001' can be planted in a range of places such as edges, containers, or planting in mass with a long flowering period.
Lily of the nile 'Polar Ice'
Lily of the nile 'Polar Ice' produces lovely clumps of pure white, trumpet-shaped flowers that grow up to 76 cm tall. Hybridized from other African lilies, this cultivar was aptly named after its "polar ice" white coloration. Lily of the nile 'Polar Ice' is adored for its resilience to cold, appeal to pollinators, and centerpiece value.
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African-lily
African-lily
Agapanthus praecox is a variable species with open-faced flowers that are blue, purple or white and bloom in the summer. Although often called african-lily, or lily of the Nile, these plants are not actually lilies. They are members of the amaryllis family.
African lily
African lily
This evergreen herbaceous plant, known as the african lily, is not a lily. Native to South Africa, it has been utilized for various medicinal uses. For the locals, it is a miraculous and healing plant. The flowers are worn to ward off thunderstorms and were worn by females to boost their strength and fertility.
Lily of the nile 'Strawberry Ice'
Lily of the nile 'Strawberry Ice'
Lily of the nile 'Strawberry Ice' is distinguished by its white flowers that fade to have a pink blush over time. It's the pink coloration that gives the variety its name; the flowers' shade of pink is similar to that of strawberry ice cream. The plants are dense and upright, making them an excellent choice for border gardens.
African-lily 'Queen Mum'
African-lily 'Queen Mum'
The african-lily 'Queen Mum' is a stunning plant renowned for its large, blue and white bi-colored flowers that bloom from mid-summer to autumn. It is a popular garden plant, attractive to bees, butterflies, and birds.
African lily 'Albus'
African lily 'Albus'
African lily 'Albus' is an African lily (Agapanthus africanus) cultivar, selected for its attractive flowers. It features white flowers (unlike the parent plant that has blue), which give the cultivar its name—"albus" means "white." These trumpet-shaped blooms, borne on tall stalks, make this cultivar highly popular among gardeners.
Lily of the nile 'Royal Velvet'
Lily of the nile 'Royal Velvet'
Lily of the nile 'Royal Velvet' got its name, "Royal Velvet," for a good reason. With unmistakable, velvety purple blooms, this plant stands out from the crowd. It's an Agapanthus cultivar whose exact parentage remains unknown, but this doesn't stop it from being used in abundance by horticulturalists.
Lily of the nile 'Ambic001'
Lily of the nile 'Ambic001'
The lily of the nile 'Ambic001' is a distinct cultivar that combines hardiness, vigorous habit, and a semi-deciduous plant habit. Its parents are the 'Queen Mum' and the 'Cloudy Days,' A dwarf compared to its parents, the lily of the nile 'Ambic001' can be planted in a range of places such as edges, containers, or planting in mass with a long flowering period.
Lily of the nile 'Polar Ice'
Lily of the nile 'Polar Ice'
Lily of the nile 'Polar Ice' produces lovely clumps of pure white, trumpet-shaped flowers that grow up to 76 cm tall. Hybridized from other African lilies, this cultivar was aptly named after its "polar ice" white coloration. Lily of the nile 'Polar Ice' is adored for its resilience to cold, appeal to pollinators, and centerpiece value.
Lily of the nile 'Northern Star'
Lily of the nile 'Northern Star'
The profusion of blue produced by lily of the nile 'Northern Star' makes it stand out from others of its kind. It's a cultivar of an original Agapanthus species; the exact species, however, is unknown. It's likely that lily of the nile 'Northern Star' was given its cultivar name because its appearance is similar to that of the actual North Star.
Lily of the nile 'Castle of Mey'
Lily of the nile 'Castle of Mey'
Lily of the nile 'Castle of Mey' is an African lily with distinctive and attractive violet flowers. This garden-friendly dwarf plant grows to just 60 cm, compared to the 2 m of the parent plant. This hybrid is named after a picturesque castle in Caithness, on Scotland's North Coast.
African lily 'Blue Heaven'
African lily 'Blue Heaven'
The parent plant, Agapanthus africanus, has produced cultivars with blooms of violet, white, or blue. African lily 'Blue Heaven' is a blue variety, with stems protruding out of the foliage and producing as many as eighty flowers to a cluster. This Agapanthus hybrid was named aptly. Just look at its heavenly blue blooms!
African-lily 'Purple Cloud'
African-lily 'Purple Cloud'
The african-lily 'Purple Cloud' was created to be a more compact and deeply colored version of the African lily. Its deep purple color makes it one of the darkest forms of this particular flower. This cultivar is also hardier than its original flower, being both pest and disease resistant and also doing very well in full sun environments.
Lily of the nile 'Headbourne Hybrids'
Lily of the nile 'Headbourne Hybrids'
Lily of the nile 'Headbourne Hybrids' is a lily of the Nile noted for its unusual degree of hardiness. Its large, cornflower-blue flowers are recommended for cut arrangements due to their size and longevity. It is vigorous, pest- and disease-resistant, and reliable from the bulb, so it has won the RHS Award of Garden Merit.
African lily 'Twister'
African lily 'Twister'
Though African lily usually has solid blue flowers, african lily 'Twister' is a striking cultivar with two-colored flower clusters that shade from blue at the base to white at the petal tips. In contrast to the relatively open flower shape of the parent plant, these flowers' petals twist open in a wide six-pointed star shape, giving it the appropriate name 'Twister.'
Lily of the nile 'Flower of Love'
Lily of the nile 'Flower of Love'
Lily of the nile 'Flower of Love' is a new cultivar of African lily developed in 2017. Although this variant grows only about 50 cm tall, it has striking, dark blue flowers which form clusters of 40 or more blooms. It is suitable for both pots and gardens.
Lily of the nile 'Golden Drop'
Lily of the nile 'Golden Drop'
Lily of the nile 'Golden Drop' is an evergreen variety ofl lily. The variegated leaves and light purple flowers that sit atop tall stems make it an attractive addition to any garden. Lily of the nile 'Golden Drop' is also a smaller variety that works well as a mini hedge and can even do well as a container plant.
Lily of the nile 'Liam's Lilac'
Lily of the nile 'Liam's Lilac'
As you'd imagine, lily of the nile 'Liam's Lilac' has all-lilac flowers, whereas other lilies of the Nile bloom in shades from white to purple. This low-growing cultivar (1 m to the parent plant's 2 m) is an excellent size for garden borders and beds.
Lily of the nile 'Celebration'
Lily of the nile 'Celebration'
Lily of the nile 'Celebration' is a hardy, perennial, clump-forming cultivar of the African lily that has lovely light blue or violet flowers in the shape of trumpets; surely their beauty is worth "celebrating." Although this lily is usually free of pests and diseases, it is not immune to viruses.
Agapanthus walshii
Agapanthus walshii
Agapanthus walshii is a perennial plant flaunting rounded clusters of trumpet-shaped, blue-violet flowers atop tall, sturdy stems. Its strap-like green leaves form dense clumps, often used to ornate borders or as a focal point in gardens. Thriving in well-drained soils with plenty of sunlight, agapanthus walshii is resilient and drought-tolerant once established, embodying the robust beauty of its native South African environment.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
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More Genus
Lily of the Nile
Agapanthus
Lily of the Nile are perennial plants with evergreen leaves. Flowers bloom in summer and can be blue or white. They are excellent plants for sunny gardens and can withstand semi-dry conditions. They are not as toxic as a lily plant, but the leaves' sap can irritate the skin. Standard and dwarf varieties make these plants versatile enough for any area of the garden.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
Key Facts About Lily of the Nile
Feedback
Attributes of Lily of the Nile
Plant Height
90 cm
Spread
60 cm
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
15 - 35 ℃
Scientific Classification of Lily of the Nile
Phylum
Vascular plants Class
Monocotyledons Order
Asparagus and allies Family
Amaryllis Genus
Lily of the Nile Distribution of Lily of the Nile
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Distribution Map of Lily of the Nile
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Lily of the Nile
Feedback
Lily of the Nile are robust perennials recognized for their striking globe-shaped flower clusters. They thrive in full sun to partial shade with well-draining soil and need regular watering, especially during dry periods. However, overwatering can be detrimental. Lily of the Nile prefers temperate climates but can survive mild frosts. It faces challenges like snails, slugs, and root rot. Seasonally, lily of the Nile benefits from winter mulching in colder regions and requires more frequent watering in the hotter months. In spring and summer, they demand diligent deadheading to encourage new blooms.
Exploring the Lily of the Nile Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
African-lily
Agapanthus praecox is a variable species with open-faced flowers that are blue, purple or white and bloom in the summer. Although often called african-lily, or lily of the Nile, these plants are not actually lilies. They are members of the amaryllis family.
African lily
This evergreen herbaceous plant, known as the african lily, is not a lily. Native to South Africa, it has been utilized for various medicinal uses. For the locals, it is a miraculous and healing plant. The flowers are worn to ward off thunderstorms and were worn by females to boost their strength and fertility.
Lily of the nile 'Strawberry Ice'
Lily of the nile 'Strawberry Ice' is distinguished by its white flowers that fade to have a pink blush over time. It's the pink coloration that gives the variety its name; the flowers' shade of pink is similar to that of strawberry ice cream. The plants are dense and upright, making them an excellent choice for border gardens.
African-lily 'Queen Mum'
The african-lily 'Queen Mum' is a stunning plant renowned for its large, blue and white bi-colored flowers that bloom from mid-summer to autumn. It is a popular garden plant, attractive to bees, butterflies, and birds.
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All Species of Lily of the Nile
African-lily
African lily
Lily of the nile 'Strawberry Ice'
African-lily 'Queen Mum'
African lily 'Albus'
Lily of the nile 'Royal Velvet'
Lily of the nile 'Ambic001'
Lily of the nile 'Polar Ice'
Lily of the nile 'Northern Star'
Lily of the nile 'Castle of Mey'
African lily 'Blue Heaven'
African-lily 'Purple Cloud'
Lily of the nile 'Headbourne Hybrids'
African lily 'Twister'
Lily of the nile 'Flower of Love'
Lily of the nile 'Golden Drop'
Lily of the nile 'Liam's Lilac'
Lily of the nile 'Celebration'
Agapanthus walshii
More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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