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lily of the Nile
Scientific Name: Agapanthus africanus
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
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Lily of the Nile (Agapanthus spp.)
The plant commonly known as Lily of the Nile, despite its name, is not a true lily and is native to South Africa, not the Nile region. It's a popular perennial admired for its striking flowers.
Common Names
- Lily of the Nile
- African Lily
- African Blue Lily
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Agapanthus spp. (including Agapanthus africanus, Agapanthus praecox, and Agapanthus inapertus)
- Family: Alliaceae (sometimes Liliaceae is also mentioned)
- Synonyms: A. umbellatus pro parte
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions "None known" hazards for Agapanthus; however, it's always advisable to supervise pets around any plant.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to South Africa.
- Thrives in Mediterranean climates.
- Specifically mentioned as a beautiful landscape plant in Louisiana and popular in Great Britain and Europe.
- Originally incorrectly thought to be from the Nile due to Victorian romanticism.
- Found in rocky sandstone habitats.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Perennial flowering plant.
- Features clusters of large, blue, funnel-shaped flowers atop long stalks in summer and early fall.
- Has coarse, strap-like, green leaves.
- Forms clusters of blue or white flower heads resembling firework displays.
- Some varieties have showy flowers in shades of blue and purple, but also white and pink.
- Can be grown in containers.
- Agapanthus inapertus 'Graskop' is a deciduous variety.