Mood Indigo Agapanthus
Agapanthus 'Mood Indigo'
Description | This introduction from the Los Angeles County Arboretum has eye-catching deep violet tubular flowers. Up to 100 flowers form incredibly showy balls atop 2 to 3 foot stalks. Glossy, green, strap-like, deciduous foliage emerges stronger each spring. A rare plant for that special spot in your garden! |
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Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
Watering | Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry. |
Blooms | Mid to late summer |
Mature Size | Reaches 2 to 4 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise |
Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Erosion Control |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Growth Habit | Clumping |
Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, Poolside |
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Flower Color | Violet-blue |
Foliage Color | Green |
Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Pittosporum (Pittosporum); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Japanese Barberry (Berberis thunbergii); Society Garlic (Tulbaghia) |
Care | Provide average, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Feed in early spring and after flowering. Blooms best when undisturbed, but may be divided when overcrowded. In cold regions overwinter container plants indoors; cover outdoor plants with straw for protection. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 9
Good to grow!
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West End Nursery, Inc. 1938 - 5th Ave.
San Rafael, California 94901 -
Summerwinds Nursery 1430 S. Novato Blvd.
Novato, California 94947 -
Sloat Garden Center 700 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Kentfield, California 94904
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.