Scadoxus multiflorus ssp multiflorus Zephyranthes The subterranean rhizomes are finger

The subterranean rhizomes are finger thick and bright red inside

In darker shade

so don't delay

Iris virginica 'Contraband Girl' is a vigorously growing

The flowers adorn the tops of the 3' tall stems beginning in early August and continue for 3-5 weeks

Scadoxus multiflorus ssp multiflorus Zephyranthes The subterranean rhizomes are fingerScadoxus multiflorus, a South African amaryllid from the Southern rainfall region, has been one of the greatest surprises in our hardiness trials. Despite enduring temperatures as low as 0 degrees F since the mid 1990s, the deciduous torch lily has returned each year. In early July, the 1' tall flower spike emerges overnight, topped with a tiny reddish bud that quickly explodes like a skyward firework into a 6 8", fuzzy red fireball. During flowering,