Agapanthus africanus from Fremont California-02022020-4

[Gurcharan Singh]

Agapanthus africanus (L.) Hoffm. (syn: A. umbellatus L'Her)

Common name: African Lily

Perennial tufted herb, less commonly grown as compared to A. praecox (scape up to 1 m long,  leaves up to 35 cm long, 4-6 cm broad, umbel 40-100 flowered, flowers 4-5 cm long) in shorter scape 25-60 cm in length, , leaves 1-2 cm broad, umbel 12-30 flowered, flowers  3-4 cm long.

Photographed from Fremont California, June 26, 2019.

   

Dr. Gurcharan Singh

Retired  Associate Professor
SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007
Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018.
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[J.M. Garg]

To me look different as per SANBI, Pacific Bulb society, Architectural Plants and Useful tropical Plants

Pl. see attachments of revision of Agapanthus in SK1377 21AUG 2018 by Viplav ji.

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[Gurcharan Singh]

Garg ji

I have seen both A. praecox and A. africanus growing in California. They are very distinct: shorter scape 25-60 cm in length, , leaves 1-2 cm broad, umbel 12-30 flowered, flowers  3-4 cm long in A. africanus but scape up to 1 m long,  leaves up to 35 cm long, 4-6 cm broad, umbel 40-100 flowered, flowers 4-5 cm long in A. praecox. They are so distinct that there is no scope for confusion.

Dr. Gurcharan Singh

Retired  Associate Professor
SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007
Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018.
Mob: 9810359089

https://sing96.wixsite.com/mysite-1

[J.M. Garg]

Thanks, Singh ji.

There are many other species (Pl. see attachments of revision of Agapanthus in SK1377 21AUG 2018 by Viplav ji) and hybrids.

SANBI says:

Agapanthus are one of South Africa's best known garden plants and are grown in most countries in the world. Their strap-like leaves and striking blue or white flowers make them favourites in plant borders as well as in containers. They are all easy to grow except for Agapanthus africanus and A. walshii

[J.M. Garg]

Forwarding again for Id assistance please.

Some earlier relevant feedback:

To me look different as per SANBI, Pacific Bulb society, Architectural Plants and Useful tropical Plants

Pl. see attachments of revision of Agapanthus in SK1377 21AUG 2018 by Viplav ji. - from me

I have seen both A. praecox and A. africanus growing in California. They are very distinct: shorter scape 25-60 cm in length, , leaves 1-2 cm broad, umbel 12-30 flowered, flowers  3-4 cm long in A. africanus but scape up to 1 m long,  leaves up to 35 cm long, 4-6 cm broad, umbel 40-100 flowered, flowers 4-5 cm long in A. praecox. They are so distinct that there is no scope for confusion. Dr. Gurcharan Singh

Thanks, Singh ji.

There are many other species (Pl. see attachments of revision of Agapanthus in SK1377 21AUG 2018 by Viplav ji) and hybrids. SANBI says: Agapanthus are one of South Africa's best known garden plants and are grown in most countries in the world. Their strap-like leaves and striking blue or white flowers make them favourites in plant borders as well as in containers. They are all easy to grow except for Agapanthus africanus and A. walshii

- from me

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[J.M. Garg]

It may be some cultivar like Agapanthus africanus 'Peter pan' as per

https://www.gardendesign.com/plants/agapanthus.html

https://www.villagenurseries.com/product/agapanthus-africanus-peter-pan-blue-dwarf-lily-of-the-nile-peter-pan-2/

https://www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/plants/62/dwarf-lily-of-the-nile/

[Gurcharan Singh]

Yes Garg ji

Dr. Gurcharan Singh

Retired  Associate Professor
SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007
Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018.
Mob: 9810359089

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