At the begining of Autumn the Spider Lilies bloom in vibrant red for about a week!
In the Autumn, suddenly, up shoot 30cm stalks that bloom in a slender basket looking flower! It is after blooming that the leaves will sprout to store energy in the bulb for next year.
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While they bloom fast and furious and soon fade away, when they are present the flowers are a favourite among the butterflies:
I do love how hive.blog presents tall vertical images!
The black swallowtail butterfly above was accompanied by a yellow swallowtail too!
A little grasshopper nymph was kind to stay long enough for a photo:
Thank you for taking time to visit my post!
More photos from Japan's autumn incoming!
Wow! These are some fabulous photographs!
Thank you very much @castleberry !
You're very welcome. =)