Closed African lily (Agapanthus inapertus) is a perennial plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant is commonly known as closed African lily.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: closed African lily
Scientific name: Agapanthus inapertus
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Clump-forming
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Informal Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Patio & Container Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden
Planting type: Cut Flowers, Flower borders and bedding, Low Maintenance, Wall-side Borders
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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How to plant Closed African lily (Agapanthus inapertus) – Andrew Massyn, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Closed African lily (Agapanthus inapertus) – peganum from Henfield, England, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons



