Ruby Spider Lily Has Bloomed

@CarolDM (203454)
Nashville, Tennessee
June 19, 2022 12:16pm CST
First thing I saw this morning were my Ruby Spider Lily blooms in the front garden. Have been watching these for a few days now. Today they have bloomed. Each day I will see a new bloom, like the day lilies. These blooms are almost twice the size of the day lilies. Today I have four blooms to enjoy. Four plants in the front were planted years ago. Each year they return. Little things to enjoy on this Sunday. And Father's Day of course. Was visited by a red cardinal earlier in Dustin's garden. He visited the bird bath. My Dad visits often in my mind. Lost him in 2017 actually. He loved the "red birds" as he referred to the cardinals. Butterflies will be here soon to visit the blooms and nectar as well. A lot to look forward to this time of year. Photo is mine.
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@Kandae11 (53679)
19 Jun 22
I love the color. How long do the lilies last? I lost my father in 2016.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 Jun 22
Thanks. They last a day, then a new one appears. Sorry for your loss.
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@Kandae11 (53679)
19 Jun 22
@CarolDM Thanks. I hadn't seen him for oven 30 years anyway.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 Jun 22
@Kandae11 Oh that is not good.
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@rebelann (111164)
• El Paso, Texas
19 Jun 22
Beautiful bloom. I wish they would grow here.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 Jun 22
Thanks I wish they did too.
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@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Jun 22
You have such a lot of lovely things in, or visiting, your garden.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Jun 22
Thanks I really feel blessed on many days.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
19 Jun 22
That’s a beautiful blossom. Enjoy them while they last.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
19 Jun 22
@CarolDM You have a beautiful yard.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 Jun 22
Thanks I will do that. Been looking forward to seeing these.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 Jun 22
@RubyHawk Thank you for saying that.
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@Dreamerby (3049)
• Calcutta, India
19 Jun 22
People who love never leave you. They are always there around us. Love the flowers....
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 Jun 22
Thanks for that reminder.
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• China
19 Jun 22
This flower is so beautiful
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 Jun 22
Thanks I enjoy these.
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@jobelbojel (34729)
• Philippines
20 Jun 22
Bet the butterflies would love to stay around this lily. And of course they are happy to be in your garden.
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@jobelbojel (34729)
• Philippines
21 Jun 22
@CarolDM They love the sugar rush.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Jun 22
They do enjoy the nectar. and will be here soon.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
21 Jun 22
@jobelbojel Yes they certainly do.
@marlina (154166)
• Canada
19 Jun 22
They also multiply pretty fast.
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@marlina (154166)
• Canada
23 Jun 22
@CarolDM Any more came out?
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
23 Jun 22
@marlina Yes I get new ones every day.
@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 Jun 22
Yes they do, love this one.
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@LadyDuck (458008)
• Switzerland
20 Jun 22
What a wonderful red color. We all remember our lovely fathers, I miss mine too.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Jun 22
I enjoy these blooms every year. Butterflies will visit them soon. I know you miss your father too.
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@LadyDuck (458008)
• Switzerland
20 Jun 22
@CarolDM July is coming, a month of memories, I will miss him even more.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Jun 22
@LadyDuck Oh I am sorry. Life just isn't easy for any of us. I often wonder why we have to endure the pain.
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@wolfgirl569 (95136)
• Marion, Ohio
20 Jun 22
It is lovely. My purple one opened up today.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Jun 22
Thanks and glad you have one too.
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@Dena91 (15860)
• United States
20 Jun 22
Such a beautiful flower. Love the deep color.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Jun 22
Thanks Dena. This is one of my favorites.
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@Hannihar (129453)
• Israel
20 Jun 22
@CarolDM what a beautiful flower. I am glad you have such fond memories of your father and the birds.
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@Hannihar (129453)
• Israel
20 Jun 22
@CarolDM I am glad you have those memories to get you through life and you are welcome.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Jun 22
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Jun 22
Thanks and those memories get me through life every day.
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@LindaOHio (156074)
• United States
20 Jun 22
Such a beautiful flower. I'm glad you have such good memories of your Dad.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Jun 22
Thanks so much. Memories are what keep me going.
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@JimBo452020 (42629)
• United Kingdom
19 Jun 22
That is a beautiful flower Carol. I would love to see a Red Cardinal. A lot to look forward to indeed Carol Very beautiful things.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 Jun 22
Thanks. I wish you could see a red cardinal. They are stunning to see my friend.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Jun 22
@JimBo452020 A favorite for sure.
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@RebeccasFarm (86757)
• United States
19 Jun 22
Isnt she gorgeous Carol
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 Jun 22
Thanks, I love these so much.
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@GreatMartin (23677)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
19 Jun 22
Beautiful! How long do the blooms last?
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 Jun 22
One day then a new one blooms.
@RasmaSandra (73408)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
19 Jun 22
And she is a true beauty I am sure the butterflies will enjoy her, How lovely a red cardinal and I am sure that you dad was around showering his love on you today,
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Jun 22
Thanks I love these blooms. I do believe my Dad was around no doubt.
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@noni1959 (9886)
• United States
20 Jun 22
Beautiful!
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Jun 22
Thank you.
@dya80dya (33510)
19 Jun 22
I love that color. These grow here.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 Jun 22
Thanks the are a favorite. Glad you have them too.
@Beestring (13319)
• Hong Kong
20 Jun 22
A very beautiful flower!
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Jun 22
Thanks!