Lycoris straminea Gennen Achimenes the 3' flower spikes of

the 3' flower spikes of Kniphofia rooperi emerge in August and continue through October

(aka: Senecio aconitifolius) I flipped (not literally) back in the 1980s when I first saw Syneilesis aconitifolia at the US National Arboretum

simple leaflets on a magnificent deer-resistant clump

until they fill with water at which time they reflex to a 45 degree angle

open shade siting in the garden

Lycoris straminea Gennen Achimenes the 3' flower spikes ofLycoris 'Gennen' is one of the most unique surprise lilies we've ever grown. This dazzling Komoriya hybrid between Lycoris radiata and Lycoris chinensis, produces 23" tall stalks, starting for us in mid August. Each stalk is topped with clusters of heavily ruffled, rich orange blend flowers. You can't walk by a clump without exclaiming, "Wow!" The winter foliage emerges after flowering in early October.