Monday, October 29, 2018

Geographically Confused

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.

6 comments:

Julierose said...

By whatever name--it is a beautiful flower==;)))
love the color hugs, Julierose

jacaranda said...

Looks like it may be related to the agapanthus family, though a different shape.

Jeanette said...

A beautiful discovery.

Sue SA said...

Its a bit like been an pioneer in your garden, discoveries aplenty! Cannot wait to see the peonies all in bloom!

Needled Mom said...

Whatever its name, it looks beautiful.

Pamela said...

How pretty!