Agapanthus africanus 'Alba'
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Agapanthus africanus 'Alba'

African lily

  family alliaceae 
  genus agapanthus 

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Identification
Genus  Agapanthus Species  africanus Variety  Cultivar  Alba Common names  African lily Family  ALLIACEAE Specimen number  S11291 Data source  HtZn p71
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle  Seasonal bulb Life span  1 - 3 years Annual cycle  Not applicable Stature  Flower Growth form  Not applicable Growth habit  Various Overall height  1' 6" - 5' Overall spread   
 
Climate
Sunshine  Full sun Water  Moist, well drained Optimal soil texture  Various Acceptable soil pH  Neutral USDA hardiness  USDA zones 08a-11 AHS heat zones  Heat zones 12-01 Sunset climate zones  Not classified
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  yes Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes  Agapanthus africanus 'Alba' can survive cold winter nights that go as low as 10� Fahrenheit. African lily needs summer days with high heat. Full sun is ideal for this plant. It does well in moist, well drained soils.
 
Special qualities
Tolerates drought  no Tolerates high humidity  no Tolerates seaside conditions  no Insect resistant  no Disease resistant  no Deer resistant  no Best uses    Symbiosis  Attracts butterflies  no Attracts hummingbirds  no Autumn foliage  no Colorful berries  no Desirable qualities    Other interest    Other interest color  Other interest period   
 
Adverse factors
Common pests  Poisonous parts  Poisonous indications  Internal poison  no Dermatologic poison  no Livestock poison  no Mechanical injury  no Hay fever pollen    Hay fever season    Adverse qualities   
 
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties  Medicinal parts  Has medicinal uses  no Do not self-administer  no Do no use if pregnant  no Legally restricted  no Toxicity precautions  Medicinal notes 
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  Fragrance parts  Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
Propagule  Bulb Pollination method    Planting style    Crop spacing    Row spacing    Cold frame  Planting period    Harvesting period    Frost tolerance    Heat requirement    Fertilizer  Typical Time to harvest 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  no Culinary uses  Nutritional value  Edible parts  Description of edible parts Flavor / texture 
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes  Propagation of Agapanthus africanus 'Alba' can be achieved using its bulbs.
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  Agapanthus africanus 'Alba' is a seasonal bulb. Leaves: African lily has fleshy, round-tipped sword like leaves. Flowers: This plant has five petaled, star-shaped flowers that are arranged in globes on tall stalks. The flowers are most often a white color.

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