These heirloom lilies are called Crinum x herbertii.

This candy-striped white and maroon lily is a rare milk and wine crinum and was first grown in American gardens in the early 1800’s. It becomes a large clump, as you can see in the photo above in one season and produces side bulbs for division.

This set of flowers were all taken on the same day from the front yard of my friend and neighbors home from different perspectives not knowing what the July Squares were going to be. YAY ME! This set bloomed at the beginning of June. They come up every year with what seems like more and more. Doesn’t it remind you of a candy cane?

Taken just as the sun was coming up over the tree line. Made for some interesting shadows.

Day 10 – Squares – Perspective

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11 responses to “SQUARES – Perspective – fotd – Heirloom lilies”

  1. John Avatar

    Yes, a candy cane!

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    1. Lisa Coleman Avatar

      Yessss!!! 🥰

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  2. BeckyB Avatar

    Yay you indeed! How fabulous you captured these, and you are so right about candy. Remind me of English rock, a traditional seaside sweet!

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    1. Lisa Coleman Avatar

      I had to look up your rock candy. Looks like our candy canes but maybe thicker and no hook. 😊

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      1. BeckyB Avatar

        Exactly, and usually there’s a message running through the middle too

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      2. Lisa Coleman Avatar

        Oh, well we don’t do anything that fancy. LOL! That is pretty cool to get a message when eating your candy.

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      3. BeckyB Avatar

        Dentists probably would disagree!!!

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  3. Ted Jennings - TPJ Photography Avatar

    I didn’t know the name, thanks. They grow wild all around some swamps in SC.

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    1. Lisa Coleman Avatar

      That is pretty cool! I’ve only ever seen them in my friend’s yard. 😊

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  4. Jim Borden Avatar

    Such a beautiful flower – I wouldn’t mind having some of those in our garden!

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