{"title":"Tropical Lily Of The Nile","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"173\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"171\"\u003eGenus: Agapanthus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"289\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"185\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaryllidaceae\u003cbr data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"203\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"220\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e African Lily, Lily of the Nile\u003cbr data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"254\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"271\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southern Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"818\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"307\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"310\"\u003eAgapanthus is a genus of herbaceous, clump-forming perennials known for their large, rounded clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers held on tall, slender stems. Flowers typically range from deep blue to violet and white, blooming in summer. While native to the temperate regions of southern Africa, many tropical and subtropical gardeners grow Agapanthus for its striking floral display and architectural foliage. It thrives in garden beds, borders, and containers, offering an elegant accent in warmer climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"837\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"835\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"906\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"906\"\u003ePrefers full sun to partial shade; flowering is best in full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003eGrows well in well-drained soil, tolerating a range of soil types including sandy and loamy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003eRequires moderate watering—allow the soil surface to dry slightly between watering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003eProtect from frost; in cooler climates, bulbs can be lifted and stored over winter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003eFertilize during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer to encourage flowering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1758\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003eThe name \u003cem data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003eAgapanthus\u003c\/em\u003e derives from Greek, meaning “love flower” (\u003cem data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003eagape\u003c\/em\u003e = love, \u003cem data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003eanthos\u003c\/em\u003e = flower)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003eThough commonly called African Lily, Agapanthus is not a true lily\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003eThe flowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, enhancing garden biodiversity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003eAgapanthus has been used in traditional medicine in its native regions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1758\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1758\"\u003ePopular for its drought tolerance and striking flower clusters, making it ideal for low-maintenance tropical gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/collections\/tropical-lily-of-the-nile.oembed","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}