Scientific Name
Lycoris (lie-CORE-is) aurea

Common Name
Spider lily, Naked lily
Geophyte Organ:  Bulb
Light Requirements:  Full-PM Sun
Height: 12-38 inches (30-60 cm)
Flowering Season: Fall (August-September)
Flower Color: Yellow
Planting Time: Spring
Planting Depth: 8 inches (20 cm)
Spacing: --
Hardiness:  Semi-hardy - injured below 28°F (-2°C) to Hardy III
Bulb Storage: Store bulbs dry at 45-55°F (7-13°C)
Comments: Prefers not to be disturbed; produces strap-shaped leaves after flowering that last until spring
Cultivars: Cherry Blossom (23"; light cherry pink)
   
  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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