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Position

Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
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 'Silver Baby' is a lovely dwarf variety with delicate white flowers flushed with pale blue at the edges. Its compact habit makes this variety especially suited to growing in containers. For best results grow Agapanthus 'Silver Baby' in a sheltered, sunny spot, in moist but well-drained soil.

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Agapanthus ‘Silver baby’ and wildlife

Agapanthus ‘Silver baby’ 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 ‘Silver baby’ poisonous?

Agapanthus ‘Silver baby’ is harmful if ingested. Its roots are toxic.

Toxic to:
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
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