Arctic Star lily-of-the-nile
Agapanthus 'Arctic Star'
RHS AGM 2017
USDA zones8 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Arctic Star' lily-of-the-nile (Agapanthus 'Arctic Star') is a perennial for borders, containers, cut flowers, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. It blooms from early to late summer and draws butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds. It also tolerates salt.
Pairs well with Balloon flower, Purple top, and Lemongrass.