Growing Agapanthus (Lily-of-the-Nile): Container and Garden Care

Growing Agapanthus (Lily-of-the-Nile)

Pronunciation: ag-uh-pan'thus

Grow in full sun or partial shade (partial shade recommended in warm inland West) and rich, well-drained soil. Most are tender; grow in containers to bring indoors for winter (except 'Midknight Blue', hardy in Zones 6–10). Container plants bloom best when pot-bound and fed with low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus fertilizer. Before first hard frost, bring indoors to an east or north window in a cool room. Keep on dry side (but not so dry foliage withers) and withhold fertilizer in winter.

For annual planting and care, see How to grow annuals.