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Red Spider Lily

Lycoris radiata

Stems with no foliage topped with a cluster of lily-like flowers come out of nowhere and bloom, followed by leaves several weeks later.


Easy to grow in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and will tolerate dry spells.

Planting and Maintenance Info:

Light Requirements: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Planting Depth: 5 Inches
Bulbs per Square Foot: 1

Best planted in groups by themselves or among lower growing perennials. A unique and surprising plant for the late hot summer garden.

Plant Height:

12-24 In

Bloom Time:

Blooms late summer

Hardiness Zone:

7-9 Find your zone

Red Spider Lily Features:

 
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We have done our best to describe this plant as accurately as possible, however, different climates
and growing conditions in different parts of the country will affect height, bloom time, and color.

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