Agapanthus 'Storm Cloud'
Lily of the Nile, Storm cloud
Description
The 'Storm Cloud' produces evergreen to semievergreen leaves about the size and substance of the orientalis variety. Stalks of dark purple flowers appear in summer, reaching 4' tall. It is a vigorous grower and bloomer, and makes an excellent cut flower. -Monterey Bay Nursery
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Purple
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Bark Color
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Fruit Color
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Fruit Season
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Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
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Design Styles
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Accenting Features
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Seasonal Interest
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Location Uses
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Special Uses
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Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.