Red hurricane lilies are a feature of many Southern gardens. Photo by Kyle Peveto/LSU AgCenter
Hurricane lily flowers form on leafless stems. Photo by Kyle Peveto/LSU AgCenter
With their narrow petals and long stamens, hurricane lily flowers have a spider-like appearance. Photo by Kyle Peveto/LSU AgCenter
Hurricane lilies can seem to pop up from out of nowhere in late summer and early fall in Louisiana. Photo by Kyle Peveto/LSU AgCenter
In the fall, some hurricane lily species will begin to produce long, strappy leaves. LSU AgCenter file photo
Have you noticed some red flowers popping up, seemingly out of nowhere, lately? Chances are you have been graced by the presence of hurricane lilies.These flowers tend to show up in August and September — peak hurricane season in Louisiana, hence their name. Long stems give rise to large, showy blooms that usually are red but sometimes display shades of white, pink and yellow. You’ll...
