Q: My neighbor moved into her home last October. The prior owner was from San DiegoΒ so she had many Southern California plants in her yard. Just after our latest monsoon she noticed some plants coming up and only a day or two later one had this beautiful pink lily-type flower. The other stalks flowered in the next days and the flowers last a few days, there are no leaves. Any idea what type of plant this is?
A:Β The plants are a type of lily (Amaryllis belladonna) that are sometimes called naked ladies due to the way they flower without foliage on naked stems.Β They are native to South Africa and widely popular as a bulb.Β They are suitable for our landscapes, as they donβt require much water.
Peter L. Warren is the urban horticulture agent for the Pima County Cooperative Extension and the University of Arizona. Questions may be emailed toΒ tucsongardensage@gmail.com
