Lily of the Nile (Agapanthus africanus, other species and hybrids) is one of my favorite perennials because it is elegant and eye-catching when it blooms in May to July. At other times of the year, ...

Gardeners are often tempted into planting frost-tender or borderline-hardy perennials (which include salvias, fuchsias, agapanthus and penstemons) in late summer or early autumn when they're most ...

Our summers are becoming increasingly scorching, so it's sensible to fill your garden with sun-worshipping blooms that can withstand drought conditions. Agapanthus, also known as African Lily, proves ...

ONE GLANCE at Dan Hinkley’s garden anytime from early July through October, and you’re disabused of the notion that agapanthus are only for hot climates. From terrace to cliffside, Windcliff is awash ...

LITTLE ROCK — With a name that translates from Greek as "lovely flower", how could you possibly go wrong growing agapanthus? This South African perennial is a great garden plant but one most American ...

Agapanthus (Agapanthus spp.) is a perennial that blooms with gorgeous purple flowers in the spring, adding texture, height, and color to your yard. However, when the weather gets cold, there are ...

Agapanthus - also known as lily of the Nile or the African lily - is one of the most common ornamental blooms found in warm climates. Best loved for its large rounded flower clusters, this vibrant ...

Recently, as I wrote of the desirable features of the familiar agapanthus and mentioned some interesting cultivars of this plant, I mentioned that it “apparently enjoys immunity from pests and ...

Agapanthus is Greek for love flower, and the beauty of the globe-shaped blossoms belie the tough, drought-tolerant nature of these lovely herbaceous perennials. Known commonly as ‘Lily of the Nile,’ ...

Another gardening project on the schedule for fall’s cool days is the division of long-standing clumps of Agapanthus. The genus Agapanthus includes six to 10 species, all of which are native to South ...