Ask the Expert: Identify the flower bulbs

Please tell us the name of these purple flowering bulb plant. The flower emerges in early spring and the leaves are similar to the Agapanthus leaves. The flowers are a bigger version to the wild garlic flower plant. Elzet

Elzet,

African Lilies (Agapanthus africanus) and Sweet Garlic (Tulbaghia violacea) can look similar and are often cared for the same way. I believe this is Agapanthus because the of the wider blade of the leaves. Grow it in well drained moist soil in full sun. During the growing season water freely and fertilize in the spring before the flowers bloom. Water sparingly during the winter.

Related posts:

1. Brown Is A Good Color for Chocolates But Not A Peace Lily
2. Red Hot Poker Lily – Kniphofia with dying stems – What's the Cause
3. Is this a Peace Lily with Pink Blooms
4. Wilting Peace Lily – Am I A Killer?
5. Plant Indentification – Plants from South Africa