I am Agapanthus Baby Periwinkle. My family originated from South Africa.
The species Agapanthus praecox is on these council lists. Where a council lists the species as a weed, ask the council whether this variety is acceptable before planting near bushland.
Weed / do not plant: Cardinia Shire Weed Guide (Applies to the whole genus) Source
Weed / do not plant: Landscape Plan Guidelines: prohibited species (Prohibited (listed as Agapanthus praecox species)) Source
Weed / do not plant: Invasive plant species (weeds) (Plant instead: Dianella admixta (Spreading Flax Lily); listed as Agapanthus spp., which covers the whole genus) Source
From each council's website, checked 26 Oct 2026. Councils update their lists from time to time, so check the source before planting on council land or for a planning permit. Find your council's lists
Apply slow release fertiliser in spring and remove my old flower stems to encourage repeat flowering
Suggested spacing: 0.3m apart.
Full Sun to Part Shade (4+ hours of direct sun)
Once established, check soil moisture and water during extended dry periods.
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