A few days ago I was surprised to find two Red Spider Lilies (Lycoris radiate) pop up in our backyard. This bulb is native to Japan and used to be a popular planting in the south. They bloom in early Fall for a few days then retreat back to the ground. Having an attractive red lily pop up unexpectedly in Fall is a nice treat. You can purchase spider lily bulbs at local nurseries, but you will have to wait until next year since they need to be planted in the Spring.
To learn more about planting spider lilies, see this link.
