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Agapanthus praecox minimus Evergreen bulb (1 Page of 5) The Agapanthus praecox minimus plant species is found in S. Africa. It is a member of the Alliaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. umbellatus. pro parte Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Agapanthus praecox minimus Family: Alliaceae Author: (Lindl.)Leighton. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.9 Mature Width: 0.6 Habitat: Not known
Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in most soils[175] but it prefers a light very well-drained porous soil with plenty of leaf-mould[200]. Requires plenty of moisture during the growing season but it needs to be kept dry in the winter[1, 200]. Another report says that it is drought resistant once established[190]. It only flowers freely if it is in a very sunny position[175]. Plants succeed in maritime gardens[233].
Probably not quite hardy outside the mildest areas of Britain, it is best if given a good mulch in the winter[1, 200].
Hybridizes very freely with other members of this genus - some botanists say there is only one very variable species of Agapanthus[200].
Plants seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits[233].
The flowering stems lean towards the sun[175].
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