ruby spider lily

Ruby Spider Lily Has Bloomed

@CarolDM (203409)

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 (56669)

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19 Jun 22

I love the color. How long do the lilies last? I lost my father in 2016.

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@CarolDM (203409)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jun 22

Thanks. They last a day, then a new one appears. Sorry for your loss.

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@Kandae11 (56669)

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19 Jun 22

@CarolDM Thanks. I hadn't seen him for oven 30 years anyway.

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@CarolDM (203409)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jun 22

@Kandae11 Oh that is not good.

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@rebelann (114274)

• El Paso, Texas

19 Jun 22

Beautiful bloom. I wish they would grow here.

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@CarolDM (203409)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jun 22

Thanks I wish they did too.

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@JudyEv (358210)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Jun 22

You have such a lot of lovely things in, or visiting, your garden.

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@CarolDM (203409)

• Nashville, Tennessee

20 Jun 22

Thanks I really feel blessed on many days.

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@RubyHawk (99393)

• Atlanta, Georgia

19 Jun 22

That’s a beautiful blossom. Enjoy them while they last.

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@RubyHawk (99393)

• Atlanta, Georgia

19 Jun 22

@CarolDM You have a beautiful yard.

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@CarolDM (203409)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jun 22

Thanks I will do that. Been looking forward to seeing these.

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@CarolDM (203409)

• Nashville, Tennessee

20 Jun 22

@RubyHawk Thank you for saying that.

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@Dreamerby (8758)

• 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 (203409)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jun 22

Thanks for that reminder.

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@zhangxueying (3363)

• China

19 Jun 22

This flower is so beautiful

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@CarolDM (203409)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jun 22

Thanks I enjoy these.

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@jobelbojel (36862)

• 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 (36862)

• Philippines

21 Jun 22

@CarolDM They love the sugar rush.

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@CarolDM (203409)

• Nashville, Tennessee

21 Jun 22

@jobelbojel Yes they certainly do.

@CarolDM (203409)

• Nashville, Tennessee

20 Jun 22

They do enjoy the nectar. and will be here soon.

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@marlina (154117)

• Canada

19 Jun 22

They also multiply pretty fast.

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@marlina (154117)

• Canada

23 Jun 22

@CarolDM Any more came out?

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@CarolDM (203409)

• Nashville, Tennessee

20 Jun 22

Yes they do, love this one.

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@CarolDM (203409)

• Nashville, Tennessee

23 Jun 22

@marlina Yes I get new ones every day.

@LadyDuck (478748)

• Italy

20 Jun 22

What a wonderful red color. We all remember our lovely fathers, I miss mine too.

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@LadyDuck (478748)

• Italy

20 Jun 22

@CarolDM July is coming, a month of memories, I will miss him even more.

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@CarolDM (203409)

• 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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@CarolDM (203409)

• 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 (119068)

• Marion, Ohio

20 Jun 22

It is lovely. My purple one opened up today.

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@CarolDM (203409)

• Nashville, Tennessee

20 Jun 22

Thanks and glad you have one too.

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@Dena91 (17001)

• United States

20 Jun 22

Such a beautiful flower. Love the deep color.

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@CarolDM (203409)

• Nashville, Tennessee

20 Jun 22

Thanks Dena. This is one of my favorites.

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@Hannihar (130204)

• 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 (130204)

• 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 (203409)

• Nashville, Tennessee

20 Jun 22

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@CarolDM (203409)

• Nashville, Tennessee

20 Jun 22

Thanks and those memories get me through life every day.

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@LindaOHio (194247)

• 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 (203409)

• Nashville, Tennessee

20 Jun 22

Thanks so much. Memories are what keep me going.

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@Beestring (15608)

• Hong Kong

20 Jun 22

A very beautiful flower!

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@CarolDM (203409)

• Nashville, Tennessee

20 Jun 22

Thanks!

@RebeccasFarm (95397)

• Arvada, Colorado

19 Jun 22

Isnt she gorgeous Carol

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@CarolDM (203409)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jun 22

Thanks, I love these so much.

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@GreatMartin (23670)

• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

19 Jun 22

Beautiful! How long do the blooms last?

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@CarolDM (203409)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jun 22

One day then a new one blooms.

@RasmaSandra (86812)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

20 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 (203409)

• Nashville, Tennessee

20 Jun 22

Thanks I love these blooms. I do believe my Dad was around no doubt.

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@noni1959 (10474)

• United States

20 Jun 22

Beautiful!

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@CarolDM (203409)

• Nashville, Tennessee

20 Jun 22

Thank you.

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@aninditasen (17236)

• Raurkela, India

20 Jun 22

I have these lilies in my garden. Yours are red and mine are orange. Butterflies have started visiting my garden too.

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Anindita Sengupta

@aninditasen (17236)

• Raurkela, India

21 Jun 22

@CarolDM My lilies have already bloomed and dried up. Now I only have green leaves sticking out.

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@CarolDM (203409)

• Nashville, Tennessee

21 Jun 22

@aninditasen Mine are just getting started.

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@CarolDM (203409)

• Nashville, Tennessee

20 Jun 22

Oh that is good to know. I see the orange tiger lilies here. But this color is different.

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@dya80dya (36947)

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19 Jun 22

I love that color. These grow here.

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@CarolDM (203409)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jun 22

Thanks the are a favorite. Glad you have them too.