Lycoris radiata
Red Spider Lily
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Red Spider Lily (Lycoris radiata) - Description
The abundant flowers, which can vary from pink to scarlet, bloom in August or early September. For a dramatic accent, plant a few bulbs among clumps of Aster frikartii, Perovskia or Artemisia.
Red Spider Lily (Lycoris radiata) - Blooming
Showy clusters of flowers borne from spring to fall, depending on species. Flowers in umbels atop fleshy, leafless stems and blooms appear when leaves are dormant. Bloom stalks may seem to arise suddenly from bare ground. Individual flowers have six petal-like tepals and six prominent stamens that stick out. Tepals are recurved and spreading. Blooms either have bread tepals or spidery blooms.
Red Spider Lily (Lycoris radiata) - Growth
Perennials that grow from tunicate bulbs and produce linear to strap-shaped leaves. Site in full sun or partial shade.
Red Spider Lily (Lycoris radiata) - Planting
Propagate by separating offsets or from seeds.
Red Spider Lily (Lycoris radiata) - Pest
Uncommon.
Red Spider Lily (Lycoris radiata) - Interesting facts
Lycoris is endemic to China and Japan. In Japan they are a typical flower at funerals.
Red Spider Lily (Lycoris radiata) - Soil and irrigation
Deeply prepared, rich, well-drained soil.
