Agapanthus sends up tall, sturdy stems topped with a globe-shaped cluster of trumpet flowers, commonly nicknamed "Lily of the Nile" despite having no connection to true lilies or the Nile.
Native to South Africa, agapanthus is a tough, drought-tolerant perennial that forms strappy clumps of foliage year-round in mild climates, prized for its reliable summer flowering with minimal care.
Agapanthus wants full sun and well-draining soil, and it tolerates drought well once established, actually blooming best when slightly root-bound in a container. In colder zones, it's often grown in pots that can be moved to a sheltered spot for winter.
All parts of agapanthus are toxic if ingested and the sap can irritate skin, so it should be handled with gloves and grown strictly as an ornamental.
