Agapanthus ‘Black Buddhist’ (African Lily)

One of the darkest African Lilies, Agapanthus ‘Black Buddhist’ is a compact, deciduous perennial with large rounded clusters packed with dark blue, trumpet-shaped flowers, each adorned with a dark stripe down the center of the petals. Blooming from mid to late summer, the richly colored blossoms rise on stiff, upright, dark stalks atop clumps of beautiful, strap-shaped, rich green leaves. This compact Agapanthus is very suitable for perennial borders or container planting on the balcony, terrace, or patio.

• Easy to grow, pest and disease free, this African Lily grows from bulb-like rhizomes up to 2-3 ft. tall (60-90 cm) and 2 ft. wide (60 cm).
• Thrives in full sun in fertile, moist, and well-drained soil. In a hot climate area, Agapanthus will do better in partial shade. Bear in mind that most varieties will lean toward the sun, which makes a south-facing border the best location. Do not allow plants to dry out except when dormant.
• Spectacular when planted in great swathes, this Agapanthus fits most garden settings or mixed borders, makes a fantastic accent plant in containers, and has excellent cut flowers! A great choice for coastal areas as African Lilies cope well with windy and salty air.
• Deer and rabbit resistant, it attracts butterflies, bees, and birds.
• In late fall remove or tidy up any remaining leaves, but seedheads can be left as they look attractive over winter.
• Propagate by division every three to four years in spring.
• Agapanthus is native to Southern Africa.
• African Lilies are poisonous and should not be consumed by humans and pets.