A couple of years ago I found a plant labelled "Brazilian Lily - blue flowers" at a op shop. I had no idea what a Brazilian lily was, but I like blue flowers, so I bought it.
The internet has also never heard of a Brazilian lily with blue flowers.
The plant was popped in the garden, then almost forgotten about. A pelargonium planted nearby grew and overshadowed it. But a few weeks ago the pelargonium was pruned, and a bit of light got to the forgotten plant. Now it is doing this:
It is a Portugese squill! Not from Brazil, but from the western Mediterranean region.
Its scientific name is Scilla peruviana, implying it is from Peru, which has lead some people to call it a Peruvian lily. Apparently it is also called a Cuban lily and various other names indicating parts of the world it does not come from.
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By whatever name--it is a beautiful flower==;)))
love the color hugs, Julierose
Looks like it may be related to the agapanthus family, though a different shape.
A beautiful discovery.
Its a bit like been an pioneer in your garden, discoveries aplenty! Cannot wait to see the peonies all in bloom!
Whatever its name, it looks beautiful.
How pretty!
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