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new flower blooming   QUESTION: I recently cleaned out an area behind my garage of a thorn bush. Not 2 weeks after cleaning I noticed a new growth of flower but, have no idea what it is.  Can you identify it for me.
Thanks you for your time.

Cathy from Indiana

ANSWER: Hi Cathy,

This looks as if it is an allium, though without seeing it in bloom I can't tell for certain.  The absence of foliage is odd, as well.  I'd love to see another photo of this when it's blooming, that will let me identify it completely.  In the interim, I am going to show it around to some colleagues and see if anyone else can confirm my hunch.

Gina

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unknown flower   QUESTION: here is the flower after blooming, since I e-mailed you, I have seen alot of these flowers in the neighborhood. It looks like some kind of lily to me. Maybe you can answer this question for me what kind of flower this is.  Thanks,
Cathy in Indiana

Answer
What you have there is a native aurelian lily.  Aurelian lilies are very fragrant and become even more fragrant after dark in order to attract pollinating moths. Blooming in July, these lilies do not put on as many blossoms as martagons or Asiatics, but their blossoms are the biggest梞aking their tall stems prone to falling over.  They're lovely.  Enjoy them!