Lily Of The Nile
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Planting lily of the nile is a great way to add color and texture to your garden. This beautiful perennial flower blooms in shades of blue, purple, pink, or white and can be planted in both sunny and partially shaded areas. Here are some tips for planting lily of the nile successfully:
Plant Care: Lily of the nile should be planted during springtime when temperatures are milder. Plant them in well-draining soil that has been amended with compost or other organic matter. They prefer full sun but will tolerate partial shade as long as they get at least four hours of direct sunlight each day. Water regularly until established then water only during periods of drought or extended dry spells.
Finally, troubleshooting common issues such as pests (aphids) or diseases (rust) is essential when keeping your lily healthy over time. Inspect regularly and take action if needed by using organic solutions whenever possible.
For an easy, low-maintenance design, consider planting lilies of the nile along a walkway or path. This will provide pops of color while still being easy to care for. You can also use them as edging plants around flower beds or borders for added interest and texture. For larger areas, try mass planting lilies of the nile in clusters to create a stunning display that will last all season long.
The Agapanthus, commonly referred to as the Lily-of-the-Nile or the African lily plant, is an herbaceous perennial from the Amaryllidaceae family that is hardy in USDA zones 7 to 11. This South African native beauty displays large masses of striking blue or white flowers atop a tall and slender stalk. Agapanthus plants reach up to 4 feet (1 m.) at maturity and bloom from June through August.
Agapanthus is a summer-flowering bulb for Southern gardens. Sometimes called African lily and lily of the Nile, it is originally from South Africa. Agapanthus makes an elegant addition to any landscape. Its strap-like leaves make an excellent ground cover and its conspicuous flowers bloom all summer long.
Agapanthus orientalis is a perennial lily. It belongs to the same botanical family as amaryllis and daffodil and is just as striking. And though non-native, it is considered a Florida-Friendly plant. It is both low-maintenance and a refuge for wildlife.
Left undisturbed, this lily will multiply to form large clumps. These look wonderful when planted in groups in landscape beds but work equally well in containers. Individual plants seldom spread wider than 2 feet, but clumps can fill entire beds over time.
Agapanthus grows best in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. Though visually delicate, it is a deceptively tough plant. It performs well in partial shade or full sun, drought, and even our sandy loam soil. It will tolerate occasionally wet, slightly alkaline, acidic soil, and clay soil. The best soil for this lily, however, is moist and organic.
Some species of Agapanthus are commonly known as lily of the Nile, or African lily in the UK. However, they are not lilies and all of the species are native to Southern Africa (South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique), though some have become naturalized in scattered places around the world (Australia, Great Britain, Mexico, Ethiopia, Jamaica, etc.).[1][4]
An Agapanthus variety, commonly called lily of the Nile, 'Valencia' is a rhizomatous plant with a mounding habit of beautiful basal leaves, which keeps the plant attractive even when not in bloom. Although lily of the Nile is shown to best effect when massed or grouped, making a lovely addition to beds and borders, it also makes a gorgeous specimen or container plant.
Lily of the Nile (Agapanthus sp.), a perennial flowering plant also known as African lily, produces blue, trumpet-shaped blooms atop tall flower stalks during the summer and early fall. The plant thrives in U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 8 through 11, where the climate resembles that of South Africa, the lily of the Nile's place of origin. Tolerant of neglect and poor conditions, the lily of the Nile requires only minimal care to thrive. However, the plant cannot survive cold temperatures and must be grown in containers for overwintering indoors in cooler zones.
Plant lily of the Nile in spring after all threat of frost has passed. Choose a planting site that has moist soil of average fertility and receives full sun. The plant can tolerate some afternoon shade, if necessary. Space lily of the Nile plants at least 18 to 24 inches apart.
Water your lily of the Nile plants about once a week during active growth in the spring and summer, or often enough to keep the soil moist at all times. Reduce watering to once every two weeks in fall, and cease watering completely during winter dormancy. Soak the soil to a depth of at least 18 inches at each watering.
Apply a 2- to 4-inch layer of organic mulch to the ground around your lily of the Nile plants in late summer or early fall. Mulching protects the roots against cold winter temperatures. In zones where temperatures do not dip below freezing, however, mulching is optional.
Feed the lily of the Nile once a year in late spring using a slow-release 5-10-5 or 6-12-6 NPK fertilizer according to the manufacturer's directions. Water the plant thoroughly after applying the fertilizer to help distribute the nutrients throughout the soil and prevent root burn.
Remove spent flower stems from your lily of the Nile plants to promote continuous blooming throughout the spring and summer months. Cut back to the ground leaves that have been damaged by frost in late fall or early winter. New growth will begin again in early spring.
Grow lily of the Nile plants in containers in zones above 8. Plant each rhizome 1/2-inch below the soil surface in spring. Place the container in an outdoor area that receives full morning sun and light afternoon shade. Water once or twice a week to keep the soil moist and feed with an all-purpose liquid fertilizer just after growth begins. Move the container to a frost-free area that receives bright light before the first frost of fall to overwinter indoors. Water once a month to prevent wilting and place the container back outdoors in spring after the threat of frost passes.
There is a similar lily, called Agapanthus africanus that is commonly used as a landscaping plant in the USA, though it only has beautiful flowers, not magical powers.Here is a bit of history to shed light on the plant so revered by the ancient Egyptians.
Also see the How to grow How to grow Agapanthus africanus species specific garden plant growing guide. You may also be intersted in other lilies such as Paradise lily, Crinum plants, and Gloriosa-lily. 781b155fdc