Amazing color, randomly scattered across my property. About 1.5 ft off ground, hummingbirds have been visiting.
What is the name of this beauty?
Thanks so much
Hi Lauren,
this is a garden, non-native, species called Lycoris radiata, the red magic lily, or red spider lily. It is a type of amaryllis, and it produces flowers long after the leaves are gone, so it seems unexpected. It may appear native, but someone once planted it there – it does not seem to escape. The color is wonderful!
Sincerely,
Dr. Steven Hill, Botanist SCNPS