Magic lilies, also known as Hardy Amaryllis, Naked Ladies, Resurrection Lily, or Surprise Lily, are a bulbous species in the
amaryllis family that are native to China and Japan. They are a wonderful surprise in the mid to late summer garden, giving
it color and a soft, airy effect.
The 3 inch trumpet-shaped, rose-lilac to lavender-pink flowers are borne in clusters of 6-12 on leafless, sturdy stalks. The
flowers generally appear long after the foliage has dissapeared.
The bulb produces strap-like narrow leaves which either die down before the flowers appear, or arise after the flowers have faded.
Because of the early foliage die back, even before the flower stalks emerge, it is a good idea to mark where your bulbs are planted.
Use them in your beds, borders and for naturalizing. Since they bloom on leafless stalks, plant in groups of 4 or more towards
the back of the border, or among bushy perennials. In colder zones, move indoors for the winter and allow bulbs to go dormant.
