Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Agapanthus are South African plants with strap-like leaves and showy flowers in shades of blue, violet or white. They're ideal for growing in containers, from which their pretty blooms stand tall, spilling over other pots.
Agapanthus 'Northern Star' is a particularly striking cultivar, bearing blue-purple, bell-shaped flowers above mid-green leaves with blue-black colouring towards the leaf base. For best results grow in a sheltered, sunny spot, in moist but well-drained soil. In exposed areas Agapanthus 'Northern Star' benefits from winter protection. Alternatively, grow it in pots and move indoors in autumn.
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Agapanthus ‘Northern star’ and wildlife
Agapanthus ‘Northern star’ is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Agapanthus ‘Northern star’ poisonous?
Agapanthus ‘Northern star’ is harmful if ingested. Its roots are toxic.
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Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract People
People
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Plants that go well with Agapanthus 'Northern Star'
