White Lily of the Nile

White Lily of the Nile

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$16.90
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White Lily of the Nile

Agapanthus africanus Albus

A timeless summer-blooming perennial with stunning white flower globes, offering elegance and toughness with minimal care.

$16.90
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Description

White Lily of the Nile is a classic and elegant perennial that brings a clean, luminous display to the summer garden. It forms a dense clump of strap-shaped, deep green foliage, from which rise sturdy, upright stems topped with large, spherical clusters of pure white, trumpet-shaped flowers. Blooming for several weeks in mid to late summer, it provides a stunning contrast against its green leaves and other colorful blooms. Tough, drought-tolerant, and easy to grow, it is a timeless choice for borders, containers, or mass plantings.

  • Pure White Globular Blooms: Produces large, rounded umbels of pristine white, tubular flowers on tall, leafless scapes above the foliage.

  • Dense, Arching Foliage Clump: Forms a substantial, evergreen mound of glossy, dark green, strap-like leaves that provide structure year-round.

  • Summer Blooming & Pollinator Friendly: Flowers in mid to late summer, attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators to the garden.

  • Drought Tolerant & Low-Maintenance: Once established, it requires minimal watering and thrives in full sun to light shade with well-drained soil.

  • Versatile Landscape Accent: Excellent as a bold specimen, planted in rows for a dramatic border, or in large containers for patio displays.

Quick Facts

  • Features:Foliage: Graceful arching strap-like leaves forming dense clumps,Flowers: Large spherical umbels of pure white trumpet flowers,Habit: Compact evergreen perennial
  • Mature Height: 2-3 ft (including flower spikes)
  • Mature Width: 2-3 ft
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Needs: Full sun to light shade
  • Key Advantages:Clean white flowers ideal for moon gardens,Heat and drought tolerant,Long blooming period,Deer resistant,Low maintenance
  • Landscape Uses:Formal gardens,White flower borders,Container plantings,Poolside landscapes,Cut flower production
  • Special Care:Soil: Well-drained; tolerates poor soils,Water: Moderate; allow soil to dry between waterings,Fertilizer: Balanced formula in early spring,Division: Every 4-5 years to maintain vigor
  • Seasonal Interest:Flowers: Early to midsummer,Foliage: Evergreen in zones 9-11

Faqs

A: In mild climates like Zone 9a, it is generally evergreen. In colder areas, the foliage may die back in winter and re-emerge in spring.

Q: Should the flower stalks be deadheaded?
A: Yes, removing spent flower stalks after blooming improves appearance and directs the plant's energy back into root and foliage growth, rather than seed production.

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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