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Agapanthus derives its name from Greek origins—agapé meaning love and anthos meaning flower—earning it the poetic designation "flower of love." While often mistaken for bulbs in nursery catalogs, Agapanthus are actually perennials with thick, fleshy root systems. These striking blue bloomers carry the common name "Lily of the Nile" and demonstrate impressive cold hardiness. Most varieties thrive when planted directly in garden soil across USDA Zones 7 through 10, with newer cultivars expanding this range even further into cooler climates.