Scientific Name
Lycoris radiata
Common Name
Spider lily, Naked lily, Red spider lily
Geophyte Organ:  Bulb
Light Requirements: Full-PM Sun
Height: 24-38 inches (30-60 cm)
Flowering Season: Late summer
Flower Color: Red
Planting Time: Spring
Planting Depth: 8 inches (20 cm)
Spacing Between Bulbs: 6-12 inches
Hardiness: Semi-hardy - injured below 28°F (-2°C) to Hardy III - injured below 5°F (-5°C)
Bulb Storage: Store bulbs dry at 45-55°F (7-13°C)
Comments: Produces strap-shaped leaves after flowering that remain evergreen during the winter; prefers a well-drained soil
Cultivars: --
   
  USDA Hardiness Zones
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
- - - - - M M H H -
C=container; H=hardy; M=hardy with mulch; Sp=plant spring, harvest fall; F=fall plant

 

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