Agapanthus Little Galaxy

Agapanthus    a-guh-PAN-thus

Little Galaxy:  Your options for blue flowers has just expanded with Agapanthus Little Galaxy. This compact form of Agapanthus is almost a foot shorter than other varieties. The bright indigo blue tubular flower has a dark blue veins. Many flowers form a cluster that stands proportionately above the strappy green foliage. Planted in full sun, Agapanthus Little Galaxy prefers average to consistent water. This repeat bloomer adds color to your garden from midsummer through early fall. Enjoy the pollinators as they flutter in your garden. Easy to grow, and a perfect selection as a cut flower, Little Galaxy makes a great specimen for the front border of gardens or landscapes.

Zone 5

Full Sun

Height: 22-26″/Spread: 24-28″

June – August

Size Available: 1 Gallon

Agapanthus Little Galaxy

Description

Agapanthus    a-guh-PAN-thus

Agapanthus is a genus of six species of fleshy-rooted perennials with a long history of taxonomic confusion. It was originally included in the lily family (Liliaceae), was then moved to the amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae), moved again into the onion family (Alliaceae), went back to Amaryllidaceae and now resides in its own family, the Agapanthaceae, a sister family to the Amaryllidaceae. Despite the common name of Lily-of-the-Nile, they are not native to the Nile River basin of northeastern Africa; this monotypic family (consisting of only one genus) is actually endemic to southern Africa. In its native areas, Agapanthus is considered to be both a magical and a medicinal plant, used to treat heart disease, paralysis, coughs, colds and other ailments, and the leaves are used as bandages (the plant does contain chemicals with anti-inflammatory and other properties).  However, the plant’s sap can cause minor irritation or dermatitis in susceptible individuals, and will cause severe pain in the mouth if ingested.