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African lily |
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African lilyor lily of the NilePerennial evergreen herbaceous plant (Agapanthus africanus) of the lily family, native to Africa. In summer, long stalks bear many funnel-shaped flowers. The attractive, thick, dark green leaves are sword-shaped. There are many varieties, some with white or purple flowers and others with patterned leaves. If grown in a climate with frost, they must be kept in containers and moved indoors to survive the cold weather. |
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| PALMDALE -- Many Southland homeowners consider ornamental agapanthus, popularly called lily of the Nile, and lemon and avocado trees must-haves. Lily of the Nile blooms in late spring and early summer and, as a cut flower, does well in vase arrangements. During the course of our conversation we learned that most garden experts think the classically tall Lily of the Nile (also known as agapanthus) is becoming passe. |
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