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Lycoris radiata
Red spider lilies!
One of the many joys of living in the south are the fall flowering bulbs that announce the change of season. Days after the first fall rains the ground erupts with these bright red flowers made up of many narrow strap-like petals and stamens. The showy display will last for weeks and will get better and better every year. Once the flowers fade the foliage is produced and it persists all winter. It is distinguished by a silver strap down the midrib of each narrow grass-like blade.
Avoid disturbance of plant's roots when this bulbs is actively growing. Excessive manipulation of roots, when the plant is actively growing, will delay blooms in following seasons. If possible try to transplant only dormant bulbs but if this is not possible take care not to cut or mangle living roots.
