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Agapanthus africanus
Agapanthus africanus
by Denis Conrado, http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:Agapanthus_africanus.jpg, and used under GNU Free Documentation License.








Agapanthus are clump-forming perennials from southern Africa. They produce clusters of bright blue funnel-shaped flowers. After flowering, Agapanthus should be left in the ground, so that they form large clumps. Propage by dividing the clumps only when flowering has diminished.

Botanical Name Agapanthus
Features
  • Perennial
  • Beautiful flowers
  • Planting condition Full sun, need moisture-retentive, well-drained soil
    Propagation Seed and division in spring
    Pests and diseases Slugs, snails, viruses


    Agapanthus africanus
    Agapanthus africanus
    by Kurt Steuber, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Agapanthus_africanus1.jpg, and used under GNU Free Documentation License.









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