Agapanthus 'Galaxy White' - Galaxy White Lily of the Nile

This variety produces a dense mound of luxurious narrow green foliage; clusters of pure white flowers appear profusely on tall, strong stems; a re-blooming accent plant for the garden or massed along borders; vigorous and very hardy

Height: 26 inches. Spread: 3 feet. Sun: full sun to partial shade. Hardiness zone: 6a.

Ornamental features

Galaxy White Agapanthus features bold clusters of white trumpet-shaped flowers rising above the foliage from mid summer to early fall, which emerge from distinctive creamy white flower buds. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its narrow leaves remain dark green in color throughout the year.

Landscape

Galaxy White Agapanthus is an herbaceous evergreen perennial with a rigidly upright and towering form. Its medium texture blends into the garden, but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition.

This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season. It is a good choice for attracting bees and butterflies to your yard. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Recommended for: Accent, Mass Planting, General Garden Use, Container Planting.

Planting and growing

Galaxy White Agapanthus will grow to be about 26 inches tall at maturity extending to 4 feet tall with the flowers, with a spread of 3 feet. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an evegreen perennial, this plant will typically keep its form and foliage year-round.

This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid. It can be propagated by division; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.

Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder.

Hardy to zone 6. Sold without warranty.