The Agapanthus plant may bloom beautiful purple flowers in summer, but if uncontrolled this popular plant can be a nightmare for native ecosystems and local councils. Natalie Muller reports.
There are many different types of Agapanthus, but only one is potentially invasive.
Its name is Agapanthus praecox subspecies orientalis, and the ease with which it can spread and self-seed has led some to label it a weed.
Yet this South African native is attractive to gardeners for the same reason it’s a pain for bushland.