Lily of the Nile

A natural show-off and a must for the container garden.

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Lily of the nile is a natural show-off and a must for the container garden

Summer bulbs are natural show-offs and agapanthus is no exception. Found along the Nile, it is definitely exotic and a must for the container garden. Each bulb produces a low whorl of lanky leaves and 15 to 50 tall stems topped by masses of blue or white florets mid-summer through to fall. Plant one to three bulbs per large container and grow in full sun. Store in your greenhouse or garage through the winter.