Red Spider Lily

Since Lycoris radiata blooms with no foliage, planting among ferns is a great solution. It's foliage emerges after bloom and is present throughout the winter while the deciduous southern shield fern is absent.

Fall Garden Observations

Osteospermums are beginning to bloom again. I love the blue centers. I noticed the Lycoris radiata buds today. I was wondering if they were going to make it through the late freeze followed by summer drought this year. I moved some Asphidistra eliator in position to conceal an air conditioner visible from our back entrance. It needs a protected position in Zone 6.