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Spider Lily

Lycoris Radiata

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Overview

Lycoris radiata, or Spider Lilly, is a striking fall-blooming perennial, boasting vibrant red flowers with elongated petals forming an intricate spider-like appearance. It thrives in USDA zones 6-10, prefers partial shade, and well-draining soil. Reaching 1-2 feet in height, it's ideal for borders. Plant bulbs 5-6 inches deep and 6-8 inches apart. Note: all parts are toxic if ingested; handle with care. Blooms are deer-resistant, attracting onlookers but deterring wildlife.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 9–10Climate Mediterranean
Spider Lily (Lycoris Radiata) — is a striking fall-blooming perennial

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Amaryllidaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Spider Lily (Lycoris Radiata) — be mindful of their placement in gardens where pets or small children play; reaching 1-2 feet in height, it's ideal, image 217
Spider Lily (Lycoris Radiata) — Moreover, these bulbs can naturalize over time, forming impressive clumps; which emerge in late summer to early fall, image 218
Spider Lily (Lycoris Radiata) — For visual impact, group them in clusters of 5 to 7 bulbs spaced approximately 8 to 10 inches apart; their flowers, image 219
Spider Lily (Lycoris Radiata) — This adds depth and volume; ensuring a dramatic autumnal display in residential or commercial, image 220
Spider Lily (Lycoris Radiata) — ensuring a dramatic autumnal display in residential or commercial landscapes.<br><br>Remember; reaching 1-2 feet in, image 221
Spider Lily (Lycoris Radiata) — red flowers in the garden; which emerge in late summer to early fall, image 222
Spider Lily (Lycoris Radiata) — bulb with red blooms; their flowers are vibrant red with narrow, image 223
Spider Lily (Lycoris Radiata) — bulb for full or half or shade; ensuring a dramatic autumnal display in residential or commercial, image 224

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