Agapanthus - flowering lily plant from South Africa or a NZ weed...

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Is Agapanthus a flowering lily plant from South Africa, or a New Zealand weed? Opinions differ it seems. http://www.botany.com/agapanthus.html

Weedbusters in New Zealand is calling for Agapanthus to be added to the National Plant register(NPAA). Agapanthus is allegedly a prolific seeder and can crowd out native plants.
http://news.msn.co.nz/nationalnews/8401404/call-to-ban-popular-agapanthus-plant

Gardening experts and bio-diversity advocates are at odds over one of New Zealand's most popular plants.

The Agapanthus is loved by Kiwi gardeners because it is a low maintenance, hardy, fast growing plant.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/capital-life/home-garden/6239495/Battle-lines-on-agapanthus

The Green Planet will keep a watching brief over future developments and will post again if any official action is to be taken against this beautiful South African introduced plant.

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