Where I grew up, these were called Nekkid Ladies and Spider Lillies.
"True Amaryllis"
"Belladona Lillies"
"Silent Ninjas"
"Naked Ladies"
"Red Spider Lillies"
"Surprise Spiders"
Depending on climate and conditions can come up in spring and fall, but definitely a sign of fall around here. They shoot up without foliage (hence some of the nick names). After the flowers die (last about two weeks) some grasslike foliage appears at their base. If you have these or want these, read this, Naked Ladies In My Pasture (and its links).
"Belladona Lillies"
"Silent Ninjas"
"Naked Ladies"
"Red Spider Lillies"
"Surprise Spiders"
Depending on climate and conditions can come up in spring and fall, but definitely a sign of fall around here. They shoot up without foliage (hence some of the nick names). After the flowers die (last about two weeks) some grasslike foliage appears at their base. If you have these or want these, read this, Naked Ladies In My Pasture (and its links).
