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Dwarf Agapanthus

Agapanthus africanus

Photo by Ietermagog
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Field Notes

Description:

Fast-growing perennial plant with blue or white tubular flowers on flower-stalks that are 45-55 cm long.

Habitat:

Easy to grow in light shade or full sun. Is found from sea-level to the top of mountains. Can be used as a ground cover.

Notes:

Smaller sister of the Agapanthus praecox where flower stalks grow to a length of 1-1,2 m
Propagate from seeds or division of plants.
Attracts various insects and thus insect-loving birds

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PublishedFebruary 19, 2012

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