Agapanthus Lapis Lazuli

A long-flowering, dwarf agapanthus from New Zealand, Agapanthus Lapis Lazuli is a clump-forming, evergreen to semi-evergreen perennial, ideal for the small garden. Long, strap-shaped leaves form a tight clump, and will be evergreen in mild areas. In July and August, and into September, big heads of bright blue, tubular flowers, each with a deeper blue stripe, rise above the clump of leaves; the flowers are pollen- and nectar-rich and very attractive to bees. Agapanthus Lapis Lazuli also does very well in containers – a row of them in identical pots looks lovely in front of a house. May need winter protection in colder areas. Dead-head to prolong flowering.

Site: Sheltered
Soil: Any light, well-drained soil
Position: Full sun
Season of interest: Mid- to late summer
Hardiness: Borderline hardy
Height: 20-24” (50-60cm); Spread: 16” (40cm)