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Agapanthus campanulatus 'Ed Carman'

African Lily

Plant Type:

SUN PERENNIALS

Agapnathus 'Ed Carman' - Golden yellow, rich green with some chartreuse in stripes on all strap-shaped leaves are handsome if not aesthetically delicious all season long. The yellow slowly matures to summer cream-white. The entity is exquisite when the variegated leaves subtend enormous late season white flower trusses. Sun loving and planted in fertile soil this bulb will like summer moisture. But when pot-grown keep it drier during winter dormancy. Cistus Nursery introduced this fine plant which is named for legendary plantsman Ed Carman. Established potted plant from offset.


Height:

24-28 in

Colors:

White

Zone:

(7b protected)8 to 10
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Characteristics and Attributes for Agapanthus campanulatus 'Ed Carman'

Season of Interest (Flowering)

  • Late Summer into Autumn

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Spring / Summer / into Autumn

Nature Attraction

  • Honey Bees & Native Bees
  • Butterflies
  • Hummingbirds

Light

  • Full Sun

Attributes

  • Border
  • Grouping
  • Container
  • Potted Plant
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Accent
  • Collector Plant

Growth Rate in the Garden

  • Medium

Soil

  • Draining
  • Fertile
  • Sandy

Origins

  • Garden Origin

Propagated By

  • Division
  • Offset