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I have some gardens that were planted by a previous owner that are getting a bit out of control. This is the first spring / summer that I have been home since I bought my home in 2006. I have never done any gardening but I would like to get this under control. I have been able to figure out what some of the plants are, but for all I know I could be caring for some weeds. So I'd like to post a few pictures and see if I can get some help identifying what I have.
This is the first one, it bloomed on June 22. It looks really nice but it appears to be the only one in the garden. Thanks for your help :)
Asiatic Lily, not sure of the variety. they usually have multiple flowers. This could be a bulb offshoot that was left in the ground when the main bulb was removed. It is possible the previous owner wanted the plant and dug it to move to another location. I have them in my gardens and dig them every 5 years or so. You will be amazed at the number of bulbs they produce. The bulb looks like a blooming onion you get in restaurants. Even a single scale can produce a plant.
Thank you Cyclops101 and Dundeelaw. I looked up the Connecticut King Lily and it does look similar to that but according the the plant file on this site, they grow to 36-48" and this one is only about 12". Though it is growing out from under a Stella de Oro and another broader leaf lily. It's almost growing horizontally. I think I'll have to do some rearranging of these plants in the fall.
When I searched for Asiatic Lily on this site I found a "Yellow Pixie" and that seems to most resemble what I have. It can be seen here: http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/63924/
Thanks again for pointing me in the right direction.
Honeysuckle Lonicera Japonica I think. Can be used as a ground cover or used as a climbing specimen. Good plant for Hummingbirds. Be careful planting it around trees because if left to ramble can girdle a tree or shrub. It is evergreen or semi-evergreen
