Botanical Name: Lycoris radiata
Common Name: Spider Lily Type of Plant: monocot: Bulb Character deciduous Habit of Growth: Overall Shape small, clumping plant with narrow strap-like leaves which emerge in early Spring and die off in late summer Height 1' - 2' Spread to 18" Growth Rate slow Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to light shade Soil prefers a well-drained soil Hardiness some frost: (zones 4-9, 12-24) Morphology: Leaves linear, 1/4"-3/8" wide to 18" long, strap-like and folded Flowers bright red, lily-like, with long protruding stamens; flowers appear in umbels after the foliage has died back in summer Fruit small rounded capsule Propagation: division Usage: used for color in sunny beds - mixes well with dry climate plants; good in containers; good source of late summer color Landscape Care: Watering takes regular watering during spring - allow to dry in late summer and fall Fertilizing balanced, slow-release in early spring Pruning remove dead leaves when dormant Pests/Diseases none Special Conditions/Other does best in warm, dry conditions Origin: China, Japan Family: Amaryllidaceae Notes: |
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