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Agapanthus campanulatus 'Ed Carman'
African Lily
Plant Type:
SUN PERENNIALSAgapnathus '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.
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