— While we were away in Colorado, there were heavy rains in Austin. That was just about the right time of the year to help with the upcoming fall Oxblood lilies. When we got back, the area near the steps that lead to our front door was taken over with Oxblood lilies on full display. New ones keep popping up.
Oxblood lilies, also known as hurricane lilies or schoolhouse lilies, are native to South America and are known for their deep red, trumpet-shaped flowers. These lilies bloom in the fall, often after the first rains of the season. They are perfect for our garden because they are relatively low-maintenance flowers and are easy to grow. They are also known for being very hardy and can withstand a variety of conditions, including drought, heat, and poor soil quality. I should also add they withstand brown thumbs like us.
This year I have also noticed that some Oxblood lilies are appearing in areas that I had not originally planted them. I credit that to the pollinators in our yard.
Oxblood lilies are often associated with some traits and qualities. For example, their deep red color and fall season bloom give these lilies a sense of mystery and intrigue. Also, because of the intense red color, these lilies are also associated with passion and love. Furthermore, their hardiness is a symbol of resilience and strength. Finally, since they appear in the fall, after the summer heat, they can also symbolize new beginnings and hope.
Here’s an overall view of the little corner near the steps leading to our front door.
Keenan Fletcher
Oxbloods are my favorite. I have been rescuing them for about 25 years from old homesteads getting bulldozed down. They truly are a flower of redemption.
Egídio Leitão
Thank you for your feedback. You’re doing a wonderful rescue job, Keenan.
Wind Kisses
ah, yes. a beautiful display, Egidio. Unlike you and Tina, I love gardening, and my perfect garden would be a native landscape. I think we have something similar in AZ. Native Rain lilies. They generate such a smile because there really is no necessary effort except to…let it rain.
Egídio Leitão
Donna, yes, those are types of rain lilies. The white variety we have here are always everywhere after some rain. We have slowly changed our gardens to native plants. It’s so much easier. Thanks for your feedback. The delay in my reply was because I found your note in the spam folder in WordPress.
Anne Sandler
Beautiful study!
Egídio Leitão
Anne, thank you for the kind feedback.
100 Country Trek
These are amazing images. Anita
Tina Schell
Must admit Egidio that I’d not heard of them before – but then I’m the furthest thing from a gardener you might imagine!! They are gloriously beautiful and I love that they are so low-maintenance. Well chosen for the challenge – they certainly ARE on display.
Egídio Leitão
Tina, that’s another thing in common: being the furthest away from a gardener. I even have trouble with cacti! A friend gave us a few bulbs, and now they keep propagating on their own. Thanks for the feedback.
Tina Schell
LOL happy to share the non-green thumb Egidio!
Leya
Ah, it worked using my phone! Glorious – and in your own garden!
Egídio Leitão
Oh, what a relief! Thanks for the feedback. I hope you are able to access the site using your computer, too.
Leya
I will try tomorrow.
Tra Italia e Finlandia
Ma che belli!
Egídio Leitão
Grazie mille!
margaret21
Glorious blooms!
Egídio Leitão
Aren’t they?! I love when these lilies bloom. Their color is so intense.
JohnRH
Great photos. Love those colors and closeups.
Egídio Leitão
Thank you, John. I am glad you liked the macros.