Lycoris aurea (Golden Spider Lily)
Golden Spider Lily, Golden Hurricane Lily, Golden Lily, Yellow Spider Lily, Naked Lily, Surprise Lily
Perfect for the late summer garden, 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 is a lovely flowering bulb, adding 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.
- Grows up to 18-24 in. tall (45-60 cm) and 4-6 in. wide (10-15 cm).
- Best flowering occurs in full sun in fertile, 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 city gardens, cottage gardens, rock gardens or containers. Plant in groups of 3-5 minimum for best visual impact.
- Virtually pest and disease free. Deer resistant, drought tolerant and attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds!
- Propagate by seed, sown with moderate heat as soon as ripe or remove offsets after flowering
- Native to China, Japan
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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.Read More
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Requirements
Hardiness | 7
– 10 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 8
– 10 |
Climate Zones | 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Lycoris - Spider Lilies |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Late) Fall |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 4" – 6" (10cm – 15cm) |
Spacing | 4" (10cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 7
– 10 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 8
– 10 |
Climate Zones | 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Lycoris - Spider Lilies |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Late) Fall |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 4" – 6" (10cm – 15cm) |
Spacing | 4" (10cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |