Lycoris Radiata – RED SPIDER LILY

Description

These enchanting flowers are native to Asia. They have naturalized in many parts of the South, and can be potted plants in colder areas. They bloom in late summer to fall. I can’t guarantee they will bloom this fall (since they don’t like transplanting) but they might bloom if planted soon.

Lycoris Radiata is sometimes hardy down to zone 5 or 6 (be sure to mulch in zone 6 and lower). It has attractive winter foliage and is one of the toughest critters you will ever grow–guaranteed! Even though its native habitat is shady woodland, I have grown it in full blistering Arizona sun, forgetting to water it for months at a time. It is summer dormant.