agapanthus

[ ag-uh-pan-thuh s ]

/ ˌæg əˈpæn θəs /

noun, plural ag·a·pan·thus·es.

any of several plants of the genus Agapanthus, of the amaryllis family, native to Africa, having sword-shaped leaves and umbels of blue or white flowers.

Nearby words

Compare lily-of-the-Nile.

Origin of agapanthus

< New Latin (1789) < Greek agáp(ē) love + ánthos flower

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Examples from the Web for agapanthus

After flowering they may be treated as are amaryllis or agapanthus.
The Practical Garden-Book|C. E. Hunn
As the Agapanthus is a gross-feeding plant, it should be re-potted annually in autumn, and be wintered in a cool pit or frame.
The Culture of Vegetables and Flowers From Seeds and Roots, 16th Edition|Sutton and Sons
Agapanthus taxes the soil severely, and must have ample nourishment in pots.
The Culture of Vegetables and Flowers From Seeds and Roots, 16th Edition|Sutton and Sons
Agapanthus will at once respond, and flowers usually follow.
The Mayflower, January, 1905|Various

The Agapanthus, being a heavy feeder, should be grown in strong loam to which is added well rotted manure and a little sand.
The Practical Garden-Book|C. E. Hunn

British Dictionary definitions for agapanthus

agapanthus

/ (ˌæɡəˈpænθəs) /

noun

a liliaceous plant, Agapanthus africanus, of southern Africa, having rounded clusters of blue or white funnel-shaped flowersAlso called: African lily

Word Origin for agapanthus

C19: New Latin, from Greek agapē love + anthos flower

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