The lilies look like lycoris. Beautiful.

Here is a link that might be useful: Lycoris

Posted by runmede 7a Virginia (My Page) on Wed, Jun 18, 14 at 11:05

I think lycoris is called surprise lilies.

I also know them by the common names of resurrection lily and naked ladies. My guess is because the foliage dies back and the fact that they have no lower foliage just a stem.

Posted by runmede 7a Virginia (My Page) on Sun, Jun 22, 14 at 12:06

I had them in our yard by the previous owners. I did not notice the leaves. So I did not know if the leaves came before or after ... I only noticed the flowers. It was a big surprise for me.

BTW, can you ID the butterfly below. I think it is an African butterfly:

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I'm not great at IDing foreign butterflies. Have you located a field guide for your area or a website? Sorry.

Ok, this is a very famous one: Junonia hierta