Plant-A-Day 2020 (Day 28) Agapanthus praecox

Note: this one is out of order, as I failed to post it on the right day.

Often when you order seeds online, the seed seller adds a bonus packet or two in the package as a thank you for ordering. Sometimes that “gift” has seemingly little value, like mixed Bachelor’s Buttons or old carrot seeds. When I ordered some seeds from Africa, though, the seller included Agapanthus praecox seeds–just a few of them. I was skeptical that I could grow them, but I gave it a whirl. I’m so glad I did!

Two of the seeds sprouted and grew and I’ve grown them on together. Here is what the plant looks like today: