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The more common name for this flower is Agapanthus. It comes from the Greek agap, meaning love, and anthos, meaning flower, translating broadly as the flower of love. Agapanthus is also commonly known as the Lily of the Nile, African Blue Lily, and African Lily. The genus, Agapanthus includes about 10 species. Agapanthus flowers bloom in large, round clusters or umbels of blue, white or violet-blue. The funnel shaped Agapanthus flowers grow at the end of a thick 2 to 4 foot tall stem. The Agapanthus clusters measure about 6 to 8 inches across. Enjoy and have a nice weekend!!!!