توضیحات
Agapanthus praecox (common agapanthus, blue lily, African lily, or lily of the Nile) is a popular garden plant around the world, especially in Mediterranean climates. It is native to the Kwa-Zulu Natal and Western Cape provinces of South Africa. Local names include agapant, bloulelie, isicakathi and ubani
The plant prefers a well-drained soil, but supports a poor soil. Exposure to full sun is preferable, but it supports partial shade. It does not like to be moved. It can be multiplied by sowing (flowering under 3 to 4 years) or division. It tolerates drought once well installed, but watering is preferable in case of long dry periods. It overwinters as a stump and therefore completely disappears during the cold months. Contrary to popular belief, this species can withstand wind, frost and cold up to −15 °C provided that the strains are protected for the first two years with mulching
Young shoots need to be protected from slugs and snails. A contribution of 2 or 3 handfuls of wood ash around the stump in the spring will push the gastropods a few days and make a good contribution of potash
سوسن آفریقایی گونه ای از خانواده نرگسیان بومی جنوب آفریقا است.
این گیاه معتدله است و سرما تا منفی 15 درجه را تحمل میکند. بر خلاف تصور عمومی جنوب آفریقا مانند مرکز و شمال آن گرم نیست و معتدل تر است
این گیاه زهکشی خاک مناسبی برای رشد لازم دارد
