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Agapanthus

Agapanthus, also known as the African lily, has beautiful blue or white flowers that bloom in summer. They grow in clusters and can make gardens look colorful and cheerful!

Lebensraum: Urban areas, gardens

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The agapanthus has striking globe-like clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers, often vibrant blue, purple, or white. Its long, strap-like green leaves form dense clumps at the base, creating a dramatic visual contrast with the tall, sturdy flower stalks.

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

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Interessante Fakten

Even though it's called 'Lily of the Nile,' agapanthus is not a true lily and isn't from the Nile River.

The name 'Agapanthus' means 'love flower' in Greek, from 'agape' (love) and 'anthos' (flower)!

There are hundreds of varieties, with flowers in many shades of blue, purple, and even white!

These tough plants can survive small fires, regrowing quickly from their protected underground roots.

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Water Storage Roots

Agapanthus has thick, fleshy roots that store water and nutrients, helping it survive long dry periods.

Fähigkeit

Clumping Power

Agapanthus forms dense clumps of leaves, which helps it outcompete weeds and protect its crown from harsh weather.

Fähigkeit

Seed Spreader

Agapanthus produces many seeds in each capsule, allowing it to spread easily and grow in new places.

Maße und Details

Höhe
60-120 cm
Ausbreitung
30-60 cm
Blütengröße
2-5 cm
Blütezeit
Sommer
Essbar
Nein
Giftigkeit
Leicht
Lebenszyklus
Mehrjährig
Bestäubungsmethode
Insekten

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

pollinates

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

helps transfer pollen to create new seeds.

pollinates

African carpenter bee

Xylocopa caffra

gathers nectar and pollen, aiding in reproduction.

pollinates

African citrus swallowtail

Papilio demodocus

visits the flowers for nectar, spreading pollen around.

Merkmale

Auch bekannt als

Lily of the Nile

Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

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Always ask an adult before picking flowers, and remember to enjoy them in nature!

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das höhe von agapanthus?

60-120 cm

Was ist der/die/das ausbreitung von agapanthus?

30-60 cm

Was ist der/die/das blütengröße von agapanthus?

2-5 cm

Was ist der/die/das blütezeit von agapanthus?

Sommer

Was ist der/die/das essbar von agapanthus?

Nein

Was ist der/die/das giftigkeit von agapanthus?

Leicht

Was ist der/die/das lebenszyklus von agapanthus?

Mehrjährig

Was ist der/die/das bestäubungsmethode von agapanthus?

Insekten

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