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Products > Agapanthus 'Storm Cloud'   Agapanthus 'Storm Cloud' - Dark Blue Agapanthus    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Perennial Family: Amaryllidaceae (Onions) Origin: South Africa (Africa) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Dark Blue Bloomtime: Summer Height: 1-2 feet Width: 2-3 feet Exposure: Sun or Shade Seaside: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F May be Poisonous  (More Info): Yes Agapanthus 'Storm Cloud' (Dark Blue Agapanthus) - This agapanthus produces luxurious green foliage that tinges red in the winter months. In summer appear the large umbels of deep blue flowers that rise far above the foliage on 3-4 foot tall blackish stems in summer. This hybrid will grow in sun or part shade, with moderate water. Hardy to 20-25 degrees F. This cultivar was introduced by The Saratoga Horticultural Foundation. It is not to be confused with an older selection of the same name made by Jimmy Giridlian and sold by Plants Delight Nursery. Compared to A. 'Ellamae': Storm Cloud is a slightly smaller plant with smaller flowers of a darker blue.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.