...and she's a beauty.
Naked Lady Lily (Lycoris squamigera)
The Daily Bucket is a place where we post and exchange our observations about what is happening in the natural world in our neighborhood. Each note about the bugs, buds, and birds around us is a record that we can refer to in the future as we try to understand the patterns of nature that are quietly unwinding around us.
Gooseville, WI
Also known as a Magic Lily, Resurrection Lily or Surprise Lily, these bulbous plants belong to the amaryllis family and are native to southern Japan.
I love the soft pastels fading from center yellow into light pink and edged in pale blue.
I first noticed the very early maturing leaves this spring. Whatever this plant was, I didn't plant it. Squirrels?
April 4th, 2012
August 1st, 2012
By July 4th, the folliage had faded and died back and I thought the plant was dead from the heat and drought. I forgot about it.
The other day, I noticed nearly three-foot long stems swaying gracefully where the leaves of the plant had died.
August 1st, 2012
August 2nd, 2012
Wow, it
was a surprise. It
was magic. It
was resurrected and without foliage, it
was naked.
August 3rd, 2012
Now, I not only wonder where my naked lady came from, I want to know how long her blooms will grace my yard.
What's happening in your neighborhood? Got any naked ladies in your yard? Everyone is welcome here to drop a note in the bucket.