Guinia Hen Lillies
Guinia Hen Lillies
Exactly one year ago I made this post on Guinia Hen Lillies. They are an unusual springtime perennial that has bloomed like clockwork in my garden for the past 27 years. The flowers comes in two different colors. Most are a maroon in color, with a checkered pattern. There are also pale yellow flowers, which appear in smaller numbers.
In Europe, these are considered wildflowers.
This checkered lilly has been given several really ugly nicknames. Snake’s head lily, and Sullen lady are not very nice! Shaped like the bells carried by lepers in medieval times, it was also called Leper’s Bell.
Oooo…I’ve been waiting for this yearly post!! Thank you! Great background, by the way.
Comment by Margaret — April 26, 2009 @ 3:34 pm
That is gorgeous, Elise… I have NEVER seen a lily that looks like that… SO beautiful!!!! AND–you always do such a good job with the borders surrounding all of your pictures… NEAT!!!! Creative Lady!!!
Hugs,
Betsy
Comment by Betsy Adams — April 26, 2009 @ 4:25 pm
I don’t think I had ever seen those before. And yes, tasteful matching border!
Comment by Ben — April 26, 2009 @ 4:41 pm
Ben came home to do his laundry and taught me a lesson on checkerboard background images. Thanks everyone, I appreciate all the complements!
Comment by admin — April 26, 2009 @ 4:48 pm
I totally get why they are called guinea hen lillies. They look just like the hens spots.
Comment by Dee — April 26, 2009 @ 5:19 pm
I’ve never heard or seen these before. They are lovely! Thanks for sharing such beauties!
Comment by Susie — April 26, 2009 @ 8:29 pm
I’m going to show these to my Mom. She loves Guinia Hen’s (the real birds). Maybe she would like these too.
Comment by Jessica — April 27, 2009 @ 12:50 pm