Mail Order Catalog Fall 2010 - Cistus Nursery

Agapanthus ‘Hinag’ Summer Gold® PP10866 lily of the nile
A Japanese cultivar introduced by Barry Yinger. With its lovely strap-like, variegated leaves, pale yellow with
green center, this agapanthus is as handsome out of flower as in. Summer to autumn flower are
mid-bluish-purple, and lovely against the pale leaves. Reaches 12-18" high and wide in sun to partial shade with
summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8, possibly colder with winter mulch. Does well in pots.
$16.00
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Amaryllidaceae
Agapanthus inapertus ssp. pendulus ‘Graskop’ grassland agapanthus
Dark blue, nearly black buds that open to dark, violet-purple flowers mark this striking, deciduous agapanthus.
Flowering in July and August, the 3 ft stems rise a foot above the clumps of light green, strap-like leaves. A bit
more cold hardy than evergreen relatives, this cultivar from the northeast Transvaal in South Africa enjoys sun,
well-drained soil, and spring and summer water. Also tolerates winter rains. Frost hardy to 15 to 20F, mid to
upper USDA zone 8.
$16.00
Amaryllidaceae
Agapanthus 'Midnight Blue' lily of the nile
Gorgeous globes of deep blue-violet flowers on 2.5 ft stalks appear in July and August above 18-24” clumps of
dark green, strap-like leaves, narrower than other forms. This Irish selection of a South African native loves sun
to part shade, plenty of fertilizer in summer, and well-drained soil. Needs water during the growing season;
resents too much water at any time. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.
$15.00
Amaryllidaceae
Agapanthus 'Streamline' lily of the nile
The medium blue flowers -- with hints of lavender and a darker strip on the petals -- are lovely in July and
August on this dwarf, evergreen perennial to only 16" tall. This selection of a South African native requires
well-drained soil and sun to part shade for best performance. Tolerates some drought once established and
resents too much water but thrives with regular moisturizing in the growing season. Frost hardy in USDA zone
7. An excellent cut flower.
$15.00
Amaryllidaceae
Agapanthus ‘Tinkerbell’ dwarf variegated agapanthus
The variegated companion to Agapanthus ‘Peter Pan’ has dwarf foliage -- green with white edges -- and a dwarf
flowering stalk of medium blue flowers rising to 18" above the 8" leaves. Useful as container plant especially for
its sprightly, variegated look. Enjoys sun to part shade in well-drained soil and average summer water. Evergreen
to the mid 20s F, and cold hardy to at least USDA zone 8 and probably colder.
$11.00
Amaryllidaceae
Agave americana 'Mediopicta Alba' white-striped century plant
Beautifully variegated, diminutive form, with rosettes spreading to no more than 2-3 ft, the beautifully curved
leaves colored a dusty blue-green with a wide creamy stripe in the center. Slowly offsetting in bright light and
well-drained soil with occasional summer water. As luck would have it, this is one of the forms hardier to frost
with plants surviving 10 to 15F, USDA zone 8, in soil that is dry in winter. Pull in or cover below 20F or so in
areas of winter wet.
$22.00
Agavaceae
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