The Agapanthus, or "Lily of the Nile" is Native to Southern Africa. It is popular for it's heads of White or Blue flowers which are carried on long stalks. In Sydney, it is always in flower at Christmas time, which adds to the festive season feeling, and brings a cool feeling to the Summer heat. Once established, these plants are hardy, and will tolerate dry soil for periods, but as always, the more TLC you give them, the more they will give you. There are two types of Agapanthus available, the dwarf form, which grows to around 30 to 40 centimetres high ( a bit over a foot), and the tall growing ones, which grow to about a metre tall ( about 3 feet ). In the photos, the blue ones are the tall ones and the white ones are the dwarfs. Here . they are used on the sides of a driveway. Plant Agapanthus in the full sun for best flowering, but they also do OK in semi-shaded spots. They are easy-care , and have few pests or diseases.
