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Agapanthus 'Summer Gold'

Summer Gold Lily of the Nile

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Description

Agapanthus is an evergreen shrub that has strap-like leaves that grow up to 15" tall. The medium blue flowers are on stems that can extend up to 48" tall. 'Summer Gold' has bright variegated leaves. It looks beautiful in pots.

 

Plant Type

Perennial, Annual

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Blue

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Seascape, Water Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust will also break down and improve the soil.