Queen Mum™ Agapanthus
Agapanthus praecox ssp. orientalis 'PMN06' PP #24,651
SKU
41210
Clouds of white flowers with blue bases float over lush dark-green foliage June through July. A tough plant that is good for containers, and spectacular in massed plantings. Very adaptable to wet or dry conditions when established. Herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | ag-uh-PANTH-us PRAY-koks or-ee-en-TAY-liss |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing; foliage reaches 2 ft. tall and wide; blooms reach 3 to 4 ft. tall. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Multicolored |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Specimen, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Waterwise, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Coneflower (Echinacea); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Iris (Iris); Pinks (Dianthus); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
Easily grown in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring; repeat after flowering. Blooms best when undisturbed, but may be divided when overcrowded.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-11
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