July 4th, 2013: Mangrove Spider Lily (Hymenocallis latifolia) by sunkissed

Calif_Sue Northern California, United States(Zone 9a) Jul 04, 2013

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

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Kell San Leandro, CA(Zone 9b) Jul 04, 2013

Such a cool bloom and photo!

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Jul 04, 2013

Looks like Fireworks to me. wonderful photo

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sunkissed Winter Springs, FL(Zone 9b) Jul 04, 2013

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.

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Qwilter Fleming Island, FL(Zone 9a) Jul 04, 2013

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.

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DavidofDeLand DeLand, FL(Zone 9b) Jul 04, 2013

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