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Agapanthus praecox minimus
Evergreen bulb
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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

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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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