The Bloom of the Day for July 4th, 2013 was Mangrove Spider Lily (Hymenocallis latifolia).
View the bloom of the day here: http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/botd.php?date=2013-07-04
July 4th, 2013: Mangrove Spider Lily (Hymenocallis latifolia) by sunkissed
Such a cool bloom and photo!
Thank you, this is a Florida native and I never planted it, I thought it was an Amaryllis flower because the leaves look the same and it never bloomed for many years. Then one day it did, what a nice surprise.
I was gifted a bundle of these last month. Had no idea what the blooms would be & was happily surprised when they started blooming.
They do indeed look like the fireworks that hang suspended.
What a beautiful photo Sunkissed!
I am so proud that a Florida Forum DG friends pic was the Bloom of the day for July 4th!
Kin and Q. are so right about the fireworks, and a great pick for the day Sue!
David
