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blue lily of the valley flower Northern Star Agapanthus – Plant DetectivesNorthern Star Lily of the Nile (Agapanthus 'Northern Star') Northern Star Lily of the Nile (Agapanthus 'Northern Star') is a striking perennial known for its deep violet blue flowers with darker central stripes. Its robust growth habit and long lasting blooms make it an excellent choice for borders, containers, and mass plantings. Distinctive Features Northern Star produces large, rounded flower clusters packed with numerous trumpet shaped, deep
Northern Star Lily of the Nile (Agapanthus 'Northern Star')
Northern Star Lily of the Nile (Agapanthus 'Northern Star') is a striking perennial known for its deep violet-blue flowers with darker central stripes. Its robust growth habit and long-lasting blooms make it an excellent choice for borders, containers, and mass plantings.
Distinctive Features
Northern Star produces large, rounded flower clusters packed with numerous trumpet-shaped, deep violet-blue blossoms. Its strap-like, dark green foliage with subtle purple bases adds year-round interest. This variety is highly resistant to drought and thrives in warm, sunny locations.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade.
- Soil: Requires well-draining, moderately fertile soil.
- Water: Drought-tolerant once established; water regularly during active growth.
- Humidity: Thrives in warm, dry to moderately humid climates.
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 6-10, though it may need winter protection in colder regions.
Ideal Uses
- Garden Borders: Adds height and vibrant color to mixed plantings.
- Container Gardening: Perfect for patios, balconies, and decorative pots.
- Mass Plantings: Creates stunning drifts of violet-blue flowers.
- Pollinator Gardens: Attracts bees and butterflies with its nectar-rich blooms.
Low Maintenance Care
Northern Star Lily of the Nile is an easy-to-grow perennial that requires minimal upkeep once established.
- Watering: Water deeply but infrequently; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
- Pruning: Remove spent flower stems to encourage reblooming.
- Fertilizing: Feed with a balanced fertilizer in spring and midsummer.
- Winter Care: In colder zones, mulch heavily or overwinter indoors in containers.
Why Choose Northern Star Lily of the Nile?
Northern Star is prized for its long-lasting blooms, low maintenance, and ability to thrive in hot, dry conditions, making it a standout choice for various landscapes.
- Vibrant Blue Blooms: Rich, deep blue flowers with darker stripes.
- Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
- Drought Tolerant: Thrives in dry, well-draining soil with minimal watering.
- Versatile: Ideal for borders, containers, and mass plantings.
For a bold and reliable display of summer color, Northern Star Lily of the Nile (Agapanthus 'Northern Star') is an excellent choice.
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★★★★★ 4
Not far enough!
Format: Hardcover
Like with all Yalom's novels, he gives us tidbits of himself in terms of self-revelations, but like all of his novels he goes head on into some heavy dialogues about life and the meaning it has or doesn't not have with his "patients". He learns perhaps at times more about himself than the "patients" reveal about themselves, at times the catharis is anything but what Yalom had expected or searched after, but via circumstances out of his "relationship" with them, they discover what it is they were seeking. Happenstance? A seed from the 'dialogue' between therapist and patient had been planted, only to be harvested in its own due time? Yalom certainly does provoke self-reflection, at least in this reader. Would that Yalom would actually have the courage to do more self-revealing about his own inner workings, his own emotional state(s) as he grows older and toward eventual death. But, he refrains from such disclosures just when it seems he is about to pull the curtain to show himself (kinda like the Wizard of Oz, but there is no Toto to do the pulling for him). His intellectual acumen, his analytical mind, his creativity is evident in all his novels, and particularly in this series of 'case studies', but that curtain remains securely tied preventing any in depth self-revelation. Is the therapist "resistant"? His conviction of no after life makes intellectual sense to me, but the emotional content of 'fear' of the unknown is never explored, and sadly not. He could have provided us with an even more powerful invitation into self-awareness, I suspect, if he had gone down that pathway.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2015
★★★★★ 5
Required reading for novice (and maybe all?) therapists
Format: Hardcover
As a therapist-in training, this book made a powerful impact on me. As a father of two small children, on the verge of a professional milestone (PhD graduation in June), in the midst of an internship where I'm frequently working with children and teens coping with grief or trauma, mortality has been much on my mind lately, framing core values in my process of professional identity formation. In my five years of clinical training so far, I have increasingly become aware that the healing that occurs in therapy is much more about inter-relational "being" than "doing" (i.e the "sheer presence" of the therapist which Dr. Yalom describes in the book), and also that each successful therapy invents its own (often singular) techniques. This of course departs sharply from the idea that human suffering and its therapeutic repair could ever be helpfully reduced to categories or manuals. During my training in the current climate of "evidence-based practices," I have sometimes felt rather isolated adopting that position (although I am fortunate in my internship of finding many like-minded supervisors and colleagues). In that context, the insights imparted in this story collection serve as inspiring confirmation that I am on the right track, and offer a model of the type of therapist I aspire to be someday. I am grateful for the wise mentorship conveyed through Dr. Yalom's narratives.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2015
★★★★★ 5
A tribute to Kahlil Gibran's endearing and timeless messages.
Format: Kindle
The Prophet (Annotated)- New Modern complete Edition: Original 1923 Text and Illustrations by Kahlil Gibran, With Reflections for Today's World is a very interesting take on an old classic. I have read the original decades ago as well as Gibran's other works and found this version intriguing as it breaths new life through the interpretation of Jonathan Mirel after the original was written over a century ago. A tribute to its endearing and timeless messages.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2026
★★★★★ 5
A timeless treasure with a fresh touch
Format: Paperback
I’ve read this work before in different editions, this one really stands out. The original text and illustrations are kept intact, which gives it that authentic, almost sacred feeling. What makes it even better are the reflections that connect the ideas to modern life—it’s like the wisdom got updated without losing its soul. A beautiful mix of old and new.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Important read for today’s day and age
Format: Kindle
The Prophet by Khalil Gibran is a masterpiece of a work and an essential reading for anyone on the path of spirituality and self-realization. I love how the author has provided their own reflections from the modern perspective as well. I enjoyed that because I had already read this book, so reading the reflections helped me gain deeper insights.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2025