Blue Lily of the Nile, Agapanthus africanus, is easily grown from seed offered
by the GreenDealer Exotic Seeds selection of Tropical Houseplants.

Agapanthus africanus, commonly known as Blue Lily of the Nile is an evergreen species with flower stalks reaching 2 ft. in height. Blue flowers bloom throughout the summer. It tolerates poor soil and drought but prefers full sun. In climates where winters are cold, plants can be brought indoors in large pots.

Winter hardy in zones 9 - 11.

The specimen shown above were photographed in the botanical garden in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, California, in mid August, 2004.