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Surprise Lily

Lycoris squamigera

Photo by joanbstanley
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Description:

In spring, long amaryllis-like leaves grow in large clumps. By early summer the leaves have yellowed and withered. In mid July-August the surprise appears. The fragrant flowers pop out of the ground overnight. Large 2-feet tall naked stems erupt with 6-8 pink blushed funnel shaped flowers.

Habitat:

Garden in wildlife habitat yard.

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Lycoris squamigera

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