Red Spider Lily: Flowers With No Leaves

After a heavy summer rain, it's very likely to see strange flowers of flaming red sprout from the soil and soon become a sea of vibrant color. The flower has a peculiar shape, with long stamens that extend from narrow segments and curve backward, resembling spider's legs. This is why it is called a red spider lily.

Planting Your Red Spider Lily: Red spider lilies grow from bulbs, which resemble small white onions. These should be placed into a well-draining soil in late summer or early fall, with the pointed end of the bulb pointing upwards to the sky. This pointed part is called the 'neck,' and you should plant so that the neck is at soil level, or slightly protruding from the soil. Bulbs of this kind that are buried beneath the soil will not flower as well. The only exception to this is if you are concerned that the plants won't be hardy enough to survive in your region. Gardeners who are on the borderline of these plant's hardiness zones can bury the bulb just under the surface of the soil, as this will give it some extra protection against low temperatures and prevent the bulb itself from freezing.