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Agapanthus

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Agapanthus
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10 December 2024

Agapanthus africanus

98% certain

Family
Amaryllidaceae
Origin
South Africa
Bloom season
Mid to late summer
Colors
blue, violet, white
Habitat
Coastal gardens, pots, and sunny banks
Symbolism
Love letters, and a compact of affection

A globe of trumpet florets on a bare stalk above strappy leaves, the blue of a Cape summer.

Care. Grow in sun with well-drained soil; slightly pot-bound plants often flower better.

A note. The name means 'love flower' in Greek, which is why florists still use it in summer bouquets.

Or perhaps

  • Lavender — 2%
  • Sage — 1%

Notes on the photograph

Copied from the marks left by the camera.

Captured
Dec 10, 2024, 9:24 PM
Camera
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Lens
iPhone 14 Pro Max back triple camera 6.86mm f/1.78
Focal length
6.9mm
Aperture
f/1.8
Shutter
1/121s
ISO
250
Dimensions
4032 × 3024

Where it was found

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4.6726° N, 74.0528° W

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