US National Arboretum Picture of the Week Answer -

Answer to the Front Page Picture of the Week Question
for October 6th - October 16th, 2003

This is magic lily, Lycoris squamigera.
It is called magic lily since it blooms during its dormant period when it has no leaves.
Other common names for this perennial monocot member of the Liliaceae family include:
Surprise Lily and Resurrection Lily. This plant is hardy in Zones 4a-10b and blooms in
late summer to early fall. You can find magic lilies near the Administration Building.

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