Every longtime gardener has a list of tough flowering perennials they consult when they need a dependable plant. My criteria for selecting the plants on this list are simple: They must be “tough,” ...

We know them as spider lilies, but these gorgeous red blooms go by lots of names — surprise lilies, naked ladies and, in Florida, hurricane lilies. These beautiful red flowers seem to pop up out of ...

Lycoris, whose various species are known by common names such as spider lily, surprise lily, naked lady and others, are that group of perennial bulbs one explores after having conquered the ...

The Rocky Shoals Spider Lily is a unique plant species. The Catawba River is home to one of the most beloved aquatic flowers in the state. The Rocky Shoals Spider Lily is a unique plant species that ...

Have you ever seen a wispy, funnel-shaped flower on a necked stem and wanted to know the name of this unusual blossom? Well, it could be a Spider Lily. Spider Lilies (Lycoris) start their dramatic ...

Over the years, I have gained respect for the spider flower (Cleome hassleriana). It is a drought tolerant annual that deserves wider recognition. It’s often left out of the spring flower garden for ...