Agapanthus praecox White

Common Name:
Agapanthus praecox 'White'

Description:
Agapanthus praecox 'White' is a timeless and elegant perennial prized for its pure white, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in abundance atop tall, slender stems. Forming dense clumps of glossy, strap-like green foliage, this evergreen agapanthus brings a fresh, crisp look to gardens, especially when planted en masse or along borders and pathways. It performs exceptionally well in Melbourne’s climate, thriving in sunny to partly shaded positions and tolerating both drought and coastal conditions once established. Flowering mainly through summer, it provides months of visual interest and is highly attractive to bees and beneficial insects. This white form of Agapanthus praecox is known for its resilience, adaptability, and ability to bring contrast to gardens when paired with darker foliage or more vibrant blooms. While it can self-seed in some conditions, regular deadheading helps manage spread and encourages repeat flowering.

Form:
Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding
Ground Cover

Mature Size:
Height: 80–100 cm (including flower spikes)
Width: 50–70 cm

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:
White

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Drought Tolerant
Coastal Tolerant
Bee Attracting
Perennial
Low Maintenance
Frost Tolerant (light frost)
Can be invasive if not managed (high seed set)

Toxicity:
Toxic to pets (dogs and cats) and humans if ingested. Sap may cause skin irritation.

Companion Plants:
Lavandula ‘Dentata’
Westringia ‘Smokey’
Phormium tenax ‘Green Dwarf’
Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’
Liriope muscari