Agapanthus ‘Blue Prince’ (African lily). This cultivar has purple white blooms with central pale purple stripes over mid green, strap-shaped leaves.
Perennial, Deciduous, Bulb
South Africa
The name Agapanthus comes from the Greek 'agape' - love; and 'anthos' - flower.
Grown for their attractive flowers and seedheads. Borders, containers.
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Suitable for coastal conditions.
The plants will increase slowly but may be propagated by division in the spring. The plants may also be raised from seed in the autumn or spring (but cultivars will not come true from seed).
Slugs, snails and viruses may be a problem.
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