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African lily 'Graskop'

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A clump-forming, upright perennial up to 1m tall with long, strap-shaped green leaves. Tubular, drooping dark violet-blue flowers are borne in clusters from mid-summer to autumn on erect stems

Scientific classification

Species: African lily 'Graskop' (Agapanthus inapertus subsp. pendulus 'Graskop')
Genus: Agapanthus
Family: Amaryllidaceae

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of African lily 'Graskop'

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of African lily 'Graskop'

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African lily 'Graskop' care guide

Moderate consistent soil moisture, tolerate short dry summer spells
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate consistent soil moisture, tolerate short dry summer spells

Fertilizing

Diluted balanced flowering feed monthly spring and summer months

Pruning

No need to cut down in the autumn, as the seedheads look attractive over winter

Propagation

Propagate by division every 3 to 4 years in spring

Growing

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or grow in a container. In cold areas, mulch well overwinter. See Agapanthus cultivation for further advice

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