Lily of the Nile
Agapanthus orientalis 'Storm Cloud'

Family: Agapanthaceae
Genus: Agapanthus (ag-uh-PANTH-us)
Species: orientalis (or-ee-en-TAY-liss)
Cultivar: Storm Cloud

Category
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color
Dark Blue
Purple

Bloom Time
Mid Summer

Foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy-Textured

Other details
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball

Seed Collecting