Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaryllidaceae

Genus:

Agapanthus

Species:

Agapanthus inapertus subsp. intermedius

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

120 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

blue, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Adapted to fire-prone grasslands; resprouts vigorously from rhizomes after fire events, a common adaptation in South African mountain grasslands.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

21–60 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best at warm temperatures (18-24°C) and may have irregular germination patterns over several weeks.

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