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Not allium #306374

Asked March 11, 2016, 10:44 AM EST

It's looks like a allium but it's something else. Poly- pay something. Has the same ball on a stick flower arrangement. And if you do know when is a good time to divide

County Outside United States

Expert Response

Hello, please let us know where this plant is located. If it is outside of the US - what country? If it is inside the US, what state and county? This way it will be easier for us to diagnose the problem and assign the question to the best expert.

An Ask Extension Expert Replied March 11, 2016, 10:48 AM EST
I'm in the southwest of England. The plant is outside. 
It flowers mid summer 
The Question Asker Replied March 11, 2016, 12:53 PM EST
Sounds like Agapanthus, African Lily, Lily of the Nile. Here is an article you may find helpful: http://www.pnwplants.wsu.edu/PlantDisplay.aspx?PlantID=183. A popular garden plant, it should be easy to find advice about growing them in your area.
Jacki D., Master Gardener Diagnostician Volunteer (Washington, Multnomah and Clackamas Counties) Oregon State University Extension Service Volunteer Metro Master Gardeners (http://metromastergardeners.org/) Replied March 28, 2016, 10:53 PM EDT

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