Agapanthus ‘Streamline’
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Common names: AFRICAN LILY, BLUE AFRICAN LILY, LILY-OF-THE-NILE
Synonym: Agapanthus africanus streamline
Native to: South Africa
Sentiment: love letter
Plant
Type: perennial
Forms: arching, clumping, erect, tufted
Leaves evergreen
Max height: 1.3 feet
Max width: 1.20 feet
Flower
magenta/purple
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, specific butterfly species
Plant features: evergreen
Exposure: sun
Propagates by: seed
flowers in summer
Soil type: average
USDA Zone: zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: +20 to +30 °F
Water: drought tolerant, dry, regular
Butterflies that feed on this plant
There are 16 species of Agapanthus, a member of the Amaryllidaceae family; 4 are in cultivation. Agapanthus grows in Zones 7-10, is available in 1 1/2 to 5 feet height, while most in the market place are in 2-3 feet tall. It is both drought tolerant and tolerant of other watering regimens. Agapanthus are considered an architectural plant, as it presents a consistent, reliable 'look' in the landscape. This attribute makes them ubiquitous in the public landscape.
This one, Agapanthus 'Streamline', is a 1 1/2-foot-high plant and has purple flowers. It flowers in summer.
It has been reported that Papilio rutulus, WESTERN TIGER SWALLOWTAIL, will come to Agapanthus to feed. We are not sure about this so have removed that butterfly from this listing. If given food choices in the garden, the WESTERN TIGER SWALLOWTAIL will feed on other plants such as those in the Composite Family or on Fennel.
