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| Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 2:03 am Post subject: Could Anyone Help Identify this Gorgeous Flower? |
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Hi,
I am new to your forum & from Florida. I am hoping someone out there may be able to help identify this flower. This is at my sister's house in TN and surprisingly, she did not plant this. Wondering if it was seed that could have been carried by the birds?
It's goregous and we would be grateful for any info on this gorgeous flower. Thanks!
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kuntrygal
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Welcome Stargazer to the stew from east Texas. How about going to 'Welcome to the Stew' and introduce yourself. We are a great group of folks and I am sure someone can ID your flower. We'd love to hear about your hobbies, pets, gardens, etc. and we love to see pictures, a lot of pictures!!
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Stargazer
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| Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 2:09 am Post subject: |
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Thanks kuntrygal,
I am learning to navigate the site here and will try to find my way there! LOL
I was having some difficulty with the photo, but looks like it did post.
Thanks so much for the welcome..and I'll be sure to visit the 'Welcome' thread.
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stratsmom
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Welcome! I love your avatar  I don't know what that flower is but someone will know 
Deanna
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toni
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kkluv155 found what looks like your plant on our PlantStew. Follow the link she posted and I think you will find info on it. Red Spider Lily also known as Naked Lady.
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Stargazer
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| Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 5:09 am Post subject: |
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kkluv155
Thank you!!!!! I do believe that is it. Only confused by the fact that this originates from a bulb. My sister says she didn't plant anything??
I do believe though you have discovered it's identity. I would love to try one of these. I can't thank you enough.
And Toni...I did miss noticing the link. Don't ask me how but I did. I'm so glad you came on here and said something simple, 'like follow the link'.
I'm so excited to tell my sister how smart you guys are!
Now if for any reason anyone thinks this is not it...let me know. But, it surely does look like it.
P.S. I know my sister doesn't know she has a 'naked lady' in her yard! LOL
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Biita
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But i bet the men are pleased!
beautiful flower. nice pic!
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cajunbelle
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It is definitely Lycoris radiata. How long has your sis lived in her house. These were probably planted there a long time ago. They are a favorite pass along plant among Southerners. They also come in white, orange, and yellow, these colors are expensive though, as high as $9.95 per bulb. The red ones sell for the same, but for 3 bulbs.
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Stargazer
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Hi Sharon,
I'm not sure how long she has lived there but I think at least 10 years or so.
I did see some of the bulbs on eBay for a little less money with most of the bulbs coming from Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi & even Arkansas.
I sure appreciate all the kind responses.
Thanks so much for adding to the answer.
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