agapanthus

American  

[ag-uh-pan-thuhs] / ˌæg əˈpæn θəs /

noun

plural

agapanthuses

1. 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.

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agapanthus British  

/ ˌæɡəˈpænθəs /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of agapanthus

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

Example Sentences

The result is a combination of plants that provide structure and texture, and flowers such as euphorbia, echium, helichrysum and agapanthus.

From New York Times • Apr. 21, 2022

In addition to fulfilling custom orders, they offer a single fresh arrangement each week, available in three sizes, consisting of a lively mix of blooms such as sunflowers, delphiniums, dahlias, agapanthus and scabious.

From New York Times • Nov. 18, 2020

Spring and summer bloom with a vibrant array of indulgent color: a fanfare of fuchsia, sunshine-yellow, neon-orange and bright purple in wildflowers, lilies, agapanthus and more.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2015

President Calvin Coolidge passed in Yankee silence among exotic ixora, agapanthus, orchids, vanilla vines and breadfruit, finally spotted a familiar sight.

From Time Magazine Archive

The agapanthus, being a heavy feeder, should be grown in strong loam to which is added well-rotted manure and a little sand.

From Manual of Gardening (Second Edition) by Bailey, L. H. (Liberty Hyde)