A single photo today, one of the beautiful Swamp Lily (Crinum americanum).
"Southern Swamp Lily is a perennial bulb in the Amaryllis family. It is native to wetlands, swamps, marshes, and stream banks from North Carolina to Florida and west to Texas. The species grows in small groups in still-water habitats, prefers a water depth of 1-6 inches, but will grow up to a 12-inch depth.
Although it is native to wet sites it will grow in moist garden environments also, or it can be planted in containers that are kept moist to wet. Only use a pot 2 inches larger than the bulb. If growing in the garden, mulch heavily in the winter. Otherwise, it can be grown in water gardens, along streams, ponds or bogs. It prefers full sun to partial shade. Do not disturb the bulbs once planted or it may take up to 2-3 years before it blooms again."
A truly beautiful thing. I am amazed at just how many bulbs 'sulk' if they are moved. Sometimes for years.
ReplyDeleteIt is fascinating, isn't it Sue? Some seem to need a lot of tender care :)
DeleteIt is so delicate and is similar to one we have here.
ReplyDeleteThat's interesting Diane, I hope you'll share it one day :)
DeleteIt does not look like a lily but it is indeed beautiful
ReplyDeleteThank you Roentare, I agree :)
DeleteI've never seen or heard of this flower before. It's beautiful
ReplyDeleteI was quite taken with it at the time I remember :)
DeleteWhat a beautiful plant! I am not sure if I have ever seen one over here...
ReplyDeleteThis was the first time I had seen such a flower :)
DeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteThe swamp lily is beautiful. Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend!
Thank you Eileen, I wish you the same :)
DeleteIt is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jenn :)
DeleteVery pretty.
ReplyDeleteAgree :)
Deleteits beautiful. I have visited several swamps but the lily is new to me. I love swamps
ReplyDeleteI remember loving the swamps in Florida, and the Spanish Moss growing from the trees :)
DeleteThanks for the advice. I love lilies -- especially tiger lilies.
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome Gigi, I love tiger lilies too :)
DeleteIt's a beauty, Denise.
ReplyDeleteTotally agree Jeanie :)
DeleteWhat an interesting plant! I liked reading about it!
ReplyDeleteSo glad Ginny :)
DeletePretty.
ReplyDeleteVery much so, I had never seen anything like it before Anni :)
DeleteIt is lovely.
ReplyDeleteGlad you think so, thank you Christine :)
DeleteThat is a beautiful photo! I have a hard time taking photos of white flowers, but your photo is so crisp I feel like I could touch it.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean Kay, I have taken a lot of photos of white flowers that appear washed out. I was happy when this one photographed well :)
DeleteI never tire of these beautiful flowers. Thank you, D
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome Cloudia, so glad you enjoy them :)
DeleteSo pretty!! Thanks for sharing!! Thanks too for stopping by!! I am just getting caught up as I have been busy changing Christmas over to Winter/Valentine's decorations...I hope you are having a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Deb
You are very welcome Debbie, I enjoyed my visit and look forward to your winter/Valentine decorations :) Thank you, I am very happy you enjoyed this pretty flower.
DeleteDenise you are the most amazing blogger!! I saw that flower (I"m pretty sure) on our trip to the Everglades over Christmas - none of my pictures are this good so I didn't post it. I meant to try to look it up on Internet sources but ... (the road to you know where is paved...) . Wow. If the same flower (and I'm pretty sure it is) we walked and drove past several stands. Wow. Thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteHi Sallie and what a sweet thing to say, thank you, you are so very welcome :) How very interesting you saw this flower. I would love to see it again and hopefully I will get down that way some day. Keeping fingers crossed!
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