Ever Amethyst Agapanthus 'Lily of The Nile' (2.5 Quart) Flowering Perennial with Variegated Foliage and Lilac-Blue Blooms - Part Sun Live Outdoor Plant - Liriope Plants

With flowering clusters that produce anywhere from 20 - 100 bell shaped flowers there is no surprise that this Ever Amethyst Agapanthus is such a popular choice in thousands of gardens. From spring through summer the amethyst purple blooms will sprout and the plant will maintain rich green foliage year round. Once flowering the Lily of the Nile plant flourishes in USDA zones 8a-11b and prefers full sun in fertile, moist and well draining soil with a 15 - 18" spread between each plant. Once fully mature the average plant reaches 24-30" H x 12-18" W during maturity. Space these plants 24 inches apart to allow the natural mounding to show or closer 14 inches to cover ground. Water 3-4 times a week during its first growing season, then water during drought conditions in each growing season after.Once fully mature the average plant reaches 36" H x 18" W during maturity. Space these plants 24 inches apart to allow the natural mounding to show or closer 14 inches to cover ground. Water 3-4 times a week during its first growing season, then water during drought conditions in each growing season after.The Ever Amethyst Agapanthus is drought tolerant make for a great addition gardens in coastal areas that often experience windy, salty air. Neverland Agapanthus fit very well in garden setting or as edgings and container accent plants. When it comes time to care for you plant, removing faded blossoms will promote new growth due to no longer wasting energy on seed production.

• BLOOMING PERENNIAL: Ever Amethyst Agapanthus is named after the purple blooms that appear in the spring and reblooms throughout the summer. With scapes that reach 30 inches in height this dwarf grass remains a extremely manageable. Due to their flowering clusters these plants are highly desirable!
• ATTRACTS BUTTERFLIES AND BIRDS: Use Lily of the Nile in containers, along borders, driveways or as an edge for your garden bed. The colorful flowers attract butterflies and birds and will accent any landscape with part sun exposure.
• LOW MAINTENANCE: This purple agapanthus doesn’t require pruning to keep its clumping habit. Deadhead flowers as they expire to keep it blooming for longer. Last year’s brown foliage can be removed in early spring, but this step is not necessary for a healthy plant next year. Although fairly low maintenance you still want to make sure you’re giving your plants every opportunity to thrive.
• USDA Zones: Ever Amethyst Agapanthus 'Lily of The Nile' flourishes in USDA Zones 8a-11b. When planting Lily of the Nile place in partial sun for optimal blooms. Water 3-4 times a week during its first growing season, then water during drought conditions in each growing season after.
• POTTED PLANT: Ships as a 2.5 Quart potted plant with soil from the Alabama Gulf Coast. Not guaranteed to be in bloom on arrival. This plant is unavailable to ship to Hawaii and Alaska.