african lily

noun

Meaning

A bulbous perennial plant native to South Africa, known for its large, rounded clusters of blue or white funnel-shaped flowers on long, sturdy stalks.

Examples

  • The African lily thrives in sunny borders and requires very little maintenance once established.
  • We planted a row of African lily bulbs along the fence to provide a splash of color in mid-summer.

Synonyms: agapanthus, lily of the nile