Lycoris albiflora (White Spider Lily) is a bulbous perennial boasting eye-catching umbels of 6-8 glistening white flowers, adorned with elegantly curled petals and exceptionally long stamens. Each petal may display a narrow creamy-pink stripe down its center, fading to white with age. Blooming in late summer to early fall, the blossoms appear on naked stems. The foliage of strap-shaped, dark green leaves emerges in the fall, after flowering, and persists all winter long, dying down in the spring. Lycoris albiflora adds sparkles to the waning fall landscape. Excellent as cut flower too.

Lycoris aurea (Golden Spider Lily) is a bulbous perennial boasting eye-catching umbels of 5-6 wavy-margined, golden-yellow flowers, adorned with elegantly curled petals and protruding stamens. Each umbel can be up to 8 in. across (20 cm) with any given flower about half that size. Blooming in late summer to early fall, the blossoms appear before the foliage of semi-erect, fleshy, strap-shaped leaves, which remain fresh-looking until the bulb goes dormant. Lycoris aurea adds a welcome spot of color at a time when many plants are preparing to go dormant. It is perfect for the vase too, as it is renowned as an excellent cut flower.

Lycoris radiata (Red Spider Lily) is a bulbous perennial boasting eye-catching umbels of 4-6 brilliant coral-red flowers with a golden sheen, adorned with elegantly curled petals and exceptionally long stamens. Blooming in late summer to early fall, the blossoms appear on naked stems. The foliage of strap-shaped, dark green leaves with a hint of blue, emerges after flowering and persists all winter long, fading in late spring. Lycoris radiata adds vibrancy to the waning fall landscape.

Perfect for the late summer garden, Lycoris sprengeri (Electric Blue Spider Lily) is a charming bulbous perennial boasting attractive umbels of 4-6 fragrant, trumpet-shaped, pink flowers, up to 2 in. across (5 cm), with 6 slightly reflexed tepals adorned with tie-dye blue streaking at their tips. Blooming in late summer to early fall, the blossoms appear on naked stems. The foliage of narrow, strap-shaped, dark green leaves emerges in spring and then dies back in mid-summer. Shorter in stature, Lycoris sprengeri is a lovely flowering bulb of great appeal in late-season borders or containers.

Lycoris squamigera (Resurrection Lily) is a bulbous perennial boasting large, fragrant flowers resembling those of Naked Ladies (Amaryllis belladona). They feature 4-7 trumpet-shaped, rosy pink flowers, up to 3 in. across (7 cm), with a touch of lavender lining the petal edges and tips. Blooming in late summer to early fall, the blossoms appear on naked stems. The foliage of strap-shaped, dark green leaves with a hint of blue, emerges in spring and then dies back in early summer. Cold hardy, Lycoris squamigera is a real showstopper when grown in clusters in the sunny border or containers. It will bring many years of pleasure and plenty of compliments on your garden. It is also an excellent cut flower, which just gives it one more positive feature.