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Amaryllidaceae
African Lily
Agapanthus africanus
Love letters.
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Genus
- Agapanthus
- Native to
- South Africa
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Type
- perennial herb
- Height
- 2-3 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun to part shade
- Soil
- Well-drained, fertile soil
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 8-11
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- The name Agapanthus comes from the Greek 'agape' (love) and 'anthos' (flower), literally meaning 'flower of love.'
- In South Africa, it is traditionally planted around homesteads as a protective charm against thunderstorms and evil spirits.
- A single flower head can contain up to 100 individual trumpet-shaped florets arranged in a perfect sphere.
- The sap from the roots and leaves has been used in traditional Zulu medicine to treat pregnancy-related conditions.
- Agapanthus is so successful in parts of Australia and New Zealand that it is classified as an invasive weed.
Color meanings
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love
1
beauty