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Products > Agapanthus 'Ellamae' PP7,297   Agapanthus 'Ellamae' PP7,297 - Royal Ama (TM) Agapanthus This listing for information only - We no longer grow this plant   [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Perennial Family: Amaryllidaceae (Onions) Origin: South Africa (Africa) Flower Color: Dark Blue Bloomtime: Summer Synonyms: [Agapanthus 'Royal Ama' TM] Parentage: (Agapanthus africanus x A. praecox ssp. orientalis) Height: 3-4 feet Width: 2-3 feet Exposure: Sun or Shade Seaside: Yes Drought Tolerant: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F May be Poisonous  (More Info): Yes Agapanthus 'Ellamae' PP7,297 (Royal Ama (TM) Agapanthus) - A deciduous to semi-deciduous perennial that makes a large clump of green strap-like leaves with dark blue-violet flowers in umbels atop 66" tall stems in midsummer with large dark blue flowers in summer. Best in full sun to part shade, with moderate water. This sister hybrid to 'Elaine' was a California's LA State and County Arboretum 1990 introduction that was a hybrid developed by Archie A. Amate from Huntington Beach in 1978. Mr. Amate noted that the plants he was working with were Agapanthus africanus and A. praecox ssp. orientalis but said that "the seed and pollen parents can not be identified with certainty". Hardy to 20 degrees F. Compared to A. 'Storm Cloud', it is a larger more robust plant with larger-wider leaves and taller stems and larger flowers. Compared to 'Elaine' this plant has taller flowers that are bluer (less violet) with wider and deeper green foliage that droops over.  This description is based on our research and the observations we have made of this plant as it grows in containers at our nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We also appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or if they have additional cultural tips that would aid others in growing Agapanthus 'Ellamae' PP7,297.