Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Agapanthus
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Number of Varieties
1250
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40000
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Habitat
Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
Loamy soils, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-1111-15
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Plant Size
Minimum Height
60.00 cm30.00 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
90.00 cm30.00 cm
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor, Striped
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Elliptic, toothed
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Allergy
Analgesic
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Edible Uses
✔
✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, Intestinal irritations
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
AGAPANTHUS praecox ssp. orientalis
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var cerasiforme 'Grape'
Common Name
African Lily, Blue Lily, Common Agapanthus, Lily-of-the-Nile
Grape tomato
In Hindi
ब्लू लिली
अंगूर टमाटर
In German
Blaue Lilie
Traube Tomate
In French
Lily Bleu
tomate uva
In Spanish
lirio azul
tomate uva
In Greek
μπλε Lily
ντομάτα σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Lily azul
tomate uva
In Polish
niebieski Lily
pomidorowa z winogro
In Latin
blue lilium
uva tomatoes
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Solanales
Family
Liliaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Agapanthus
Solanum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
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Solaneae
Subfamily
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Solanoideae
Number of Species
1030
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27800
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