Description

Their petals are long and look kind of like spider legs. They’re a bright crimson color and have lots of mythology surrounding them. Some people even fear them. Discover the meaning and symbolism of the red spider lily.

The perspective of the red spider lily being connected to loss and death is not helped by the environment it prefers to grow in. This flower thrives in moist, acidic soil where it has shade and lots of organic matter. It’s not uncommon to see these flowers flourishing near graves.