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Key characteristics

Family: Amaryllidaceae
Height: 3 to 5 feet
Width: 2 to 3 feet
Flower color: Dark blue to purple flowers
Foliage color: Dark green, strap-like leaves
Bloom time: Summer
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low; occasional deadheading and trimming of foliage
Growing zone: USDA zones 7–10
Wildlife: Bees and butterflies

Perennials

Agapanthus 'Storm Cloud'

Storm Cloud Lily of the Nile

Agapanthus 'Storm Cloud' is a variety known for its bold, dark blue flowers that appear in large, globe-like clusters. The blooms, which emerge in late summer, create a dramatic contrast against the plant's rich green, strap-shaped leaves. The flower heads are compact and dense, offering an eye-catching display that adds depth and color to the garden throughout the growing season.

This cultivar originates from the hybridization of various Agapanthus species, with a focus on creating a more compact and vigorous plant suited for garden settings.

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

Sedums · Columbines · Lungworts · Daylilies · Japanese anemones · Bleeding hearts

Design tip

The long summer show pairs well with plants that peak earlier, keeping one area interesting for months. Because it is easy about light, use it to carry a planting from a sunny end of the bed into the shadier side.