Agapanthus inapertus ssp. pendulus 'Graskop'

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Key characteristics

Family: Amaryllidaceae
Height: 24 to 36 inches
Width: 18 to 24 inches
Flower color: Deep blue, funnel-shaped blooms
Foliage color: Strappy, dark green leaves
Bloom time: Summer
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low; occasional trimming of dead flowers and leaves
Growing zone: USDA zones 7–10
Wildlife: Bees and butterflies

Perennials

Agapanthus inapertus ssp. pendulus 'Graskop'

Grassland Lily of the Nile

Agapanthus inapertus ssp. pendulus 'Graskop' features elegant, pendulous clusters of tubular, deep blue flowers that bloom in late summer to early fall. These flowers dangle delicately from long, arching stems, creating a graceful and soft appearance in the landscape. The plant's lush, narrow, strap-like leaves provide a lush backdrop to the blooms, enhancing its ornamental appeal.

Originating from the highland regions of South Africa, particularly near Graskop in Mpumalanga, this variety of Agapanthus thrives in well-drained areas with warm temperatures.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Medium

Bloom time

Summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Cottage Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Cut Flower Gardens

Companion plants

Foxgloves · Bergenias · Sedums · Columbines · Lungworts · Daylilies

Design tip

The long summer show pairs well with plants that peak earlier, keeping one area interesting for months. It takes sun or light shade, which makes it useful along the changing light of a bed edge or a partly shaded border.

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