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Lycoris squamigera (Resurrection Lily)

Resurrection Lily, Magic Lily, Mystery Lily, Sesame Lily, Upstart

Lycoris squamigera, Resurrection Lily, Magic Lily, Mystery Lily, Sesame Lily, Upstart, Pink Lycoris, Pink Lily, Pink flowers
Lycoris squamigera, Resurrection Lily, Magic Lily, Mystery Lily, Sesame Lily, Upstart, Pink Lycoris, Pink Lily, Pink flowers
Lycoris squamigera, Resurrection Lily, Magic Lily, Mystery Lily, Sesame Lily, Upstart, Pink Lycoris, Pink Lily, Pink flowers

Perfect for the late summer garden, 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. The blossoms appear on naked stems in late summer to early fall. The foliage of strap-shaped, dark green leaves with a hint of blue emerges in spring and then dies back in early summer. The most cold-hardy of all Lycoris species, Lycoris squamigera is a lovely flowering bulb, a real showstopper when grown in clusters, in the sunny border, or in containers. It will bring many years of pleasure and plenty of compliments on your garden. It is also an excellent cut flower, which gives it one more positive feature.

  • Grows up to 18-24 in. tall and wide (45-60 cm). Plants will naturalize by bulb-offsets to quickly form small colonies.
  • Best flowering occurs in full sun to part shade in organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soil that dries out in summer. Water lightly until top growth emerges, then moderately during its growing period. Protect in colder areas with a deep, dry mulch over winter. In areas with wet summers, grow as a container plant.
  • This plant deserves a prime spot in beds and borders and is well-suited for cottage gardens or large containers. Plant in groups of 3-5 minimum for best visual impact.
  • Virtually pest and disease free. Deer resistant and attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds!
  • Plants are best left undisturbed in the soil.
  • Native to Japan
  • All parts of Lycoris plants are toxic if ingested, which can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and other symptoms in humans and pets. Always handle with care and keep away from children and pets.

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A member of the Amaryllis family, Lycoris (Spider Lilies) are striking bulbous perennials, appearing almost magically in late summer and early fall. Easy to grow, they will bring many years of pleasure and plenty of compliments on your garden – provided some basic rules are respected.

Requirements

Hardiness 5 - 9
Heat Zones 6 - 12
Climate Zones 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Bulbs, Perennials
Plant Family Amaryllidaceae
Genus Lycoris
Common names Upstart, Resurrection Lily
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Late)
Fall
Height 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spread 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 4" (10cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy
Tolerance Deer, Rabbit
Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Mediterranean Garden
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Lycoris incarnata (Peppermint Spider Lily)
Lycoris radiata (Red Spider Lily)
Lycoris sprengeri (Electric Blue Spider Lily)
Lycoris albiflora (White Spider Lily)
Lycoris aurea (Golden Spider Lily)

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Requirements

Hardiness 5 - 9
Heat Zones 6 - 12
Climate Zones 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Bulbs, Perennials
Plant Family Amaryllidaceae
Genus Lycoris
Common names Upstart, Resurrection Lily
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Late)
Fall
Height 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spread 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 4" (10cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy
Tolerance Deer, Rabbit
Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Mediterranean Garden
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