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10-JUL-2005

July 10 2005

Summertime Surprise - Rubrum Lily


This lily took its sweet time to bloom. The other lilies bloomed and faded a month ago. I went
outside to get the Sunday paper and was greeted by this large, colorfol bloom. I don't think it
blooms every year. Usually it is just a skinny green plant. Anybody know exactly what it is?
I'm really bad a plant identification.

**edit**
I think you are right, Coleen; it is a Rubrum Lily. From what I can find on the web, they are late
bloomers, and can take 2 - 4 years from seed to flower, which is about how long ago it was planted.
They are also toxic to cats, so I'll be sure to keep the kitties away from it.


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Steven Jusczyk11-Jul-2005 06:33
Beautiful shot.
steve mcsweeny11-Jul-2005 05:46
WOW! thats awesome! super sharp,great color,you get a vote!
Jeffery Stahlman11-Jul-2005 01:53
excellent capture
Mindy McNaugher11-Jul-2005 00:18
WOW! Fabulous macro!! The colors, the details and the lighting are all stunning!
Guest 10-Jul-2005 20:49
Beautiful ! absolutly so !
Coleen Perilloux Landry10-Jul-2005 19:22
It may be the rubrum lily.
Coleen Perilloux Landry10-Jul-2005 19:22
Gorgeous. The thumbnail looks like candles on a cake.
Guest 10-Jul-2005 18:44
wow, what a sunday morning beauty; vns
Larry Ahern10-Jul-2005 18:27
Beautiful!