• A picture of an lily of the nile in full bloom, showing its cluster of vibrant blue petals.
  • A close-up of a vibrant purple lily of the nile flower, showcasing its intricate petals and stamen.
  • Lily of the Nile roots with dirt on the roots on a wooden surface
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Lily of the Nile

Exotic lilac florets add fragrance and texture to any landscape or arrangement

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About the Variety

Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Agapanthus

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

SEED TYPE

  • Rhizome

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • up to 48 inches

COLOR

  • Purple

Lily of the Nile is a striking South African native plant that makes a stunning focal plant thanks to its tall, slim stalks and blue, trumpet-shaped flowers. This exotic beauty also makes fantastic showy cut flower arrangements! Look for a sunny to partially shaded spot for your Lily of the Nile, and be sure to provide them with regular water.

  • • Exotic & unique perennial also known as African Lily (Agapanthus)
  • • Easy to grow; needs 6-8 hrs of sunlight a day
  • • Great for Showy Cut Flowers

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 2 inches Deep

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 to 18 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11

COVERAGE

Amount Recommended Coverage
3 Roots / Ships in Spring Up to 0.75 Sq. Ft
6 Roots / Ships in Spring Up to 1.5 Sq. Ft
9 Roots / Ships in Spring Up to 2.25 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Lily of the Nile Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Lily of the Nile FAQs

    What is Lily of the Nile also known as?

    Lily of the Nile is also known as African Lily.

    Is Lily of the Nile resistant to animals or disease?

    Lily of the Nile is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 2.0 / 5 from 6 reviews.

    Customer photo review of Lily of the Nile

    Very disappointed in the quality of these bulbs. I have purposely ordered from several nurseries to develop a variety of colors. The ones sent that arrived yesterday are dismal. Dried out roots, withered leaves. I know and understand that this is late to order and plant but they should be offered for sale if this is the quality that are sent.

    Mary J. 1/5 Verified

    Lily of the Nile

    Store owner replied: Hello Mary J. We appreciate you taking the time to report these findings so we can share them with our growers in hopes of preventing such occurrences moving forward. We strive to ensure the quality of our products and can share in your frustrations, as we wish for all customers to be satisfied with their purchase. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to resolve this for you. Thanks for your time in sharing your experience with us!

    I have purchased this Item now three different times and It takes them a while to get up par. I was surprised when that last batch one of the lot decided to bloom. They usually don't to that for me until the 2=3 year. As you can see I keep coming back though

    Brad B. 5/5 Verified

    Lily of the Nile

    The bulbs sent up a few green shoots, but no stems or blooms emerged.

    Jane F. 1/5 Verified

    Lily of the Nile

    Store owner replied: Hello JANE F. Thank you for sharing your experience. We are sorry that they produced only a few green shoots without progressing to stems or blooms. Since the plants did emerge, the roots were viable, but when newly planted they can spend the first season establishing roots and foliage rather than flowering, particularly when planted later in spring as temperatures are rising. For future growers, Lily of the Nile performs best with plenty of sun, well-draining soil, consistent moisture without soggy conditions, and time to become established. While first-year blooms cannot always be expected from newly planted roots, we understand the disappointment when growth remained so limited. We are glad we were able to provide a resolution and appreciate your willingness to try again. We hope your next planting establishes strongly and brings you the blooms you were looking forward to!

    Zone 7. Planted in full sun in a pot that was well drained and kept them watered as needed. It is October and I've removed the tubers which survived, each produced 4-6 skinny leaves 4-8 inches long. NO flowers, not even nice foliage. $50 for 9 tubers I expected a lot more. One thing that is particularly unhelpful is Eden didn't provide the variety so I'm not entirely sure how to overwinter them. $50 down the drain. Lesson learned - only buy from quality nurseries that tell me what I'm getting.

    Marvinsgardens 1/5 Verified

    Lily of the Nile

    Store owner replied: Hello, Thanks so much for your review! We greatly appreciate your feedback on this matter. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and service and will certainly take your information into account. If you ever have any other concerns or questions, feel free to reach out to us and we'll be happy to do all we can to assist. Thanks again for your review and best wishes for your growing season!

    First year growing these flowers, we ordered several and only 3 survived, says 48” in height however ours is about10”. Very pretty flower but I’m hoping they will get taller next year

    Sherri 3/5 Verified

    Lily of the Nile

    Store owner replied: Hello, Sherri Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We greatly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. It's so important to have feedback like this so we can continually improve our products and processes. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to resolve this for you. Thanks for your time in sharing your experience with us!

    Never grew never bloomed---- I followed the instructions perfectly. I have others from 10 years ago that are stunning but not yours!!! NEVER EVER will I buy again!

    James A. 1/5

    Lily of the Nile

    Store owner replied: Hello, James and Rachel Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We greatly appreciate you bringing this to our attention as feedback like yours helps us deliver the best quality products possible. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to resolve this for you. If you have any other issues, feel free to reach out!

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