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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 9–10Type BulbClimate Mediterranean
Spider Lily (Lycoris Radiata) — is an enchanting perennial bulb that adds a touch of exotic flair to any landscape; ensuring a dramatic autumnal, image 64

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Bulb
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Spider Lily (Lycoris Radiata) — making them an excellent choice for xeriscaping or areas with low rainfall; ensuring a dramatic autumnal display in, image 184
Spider Lily (Lycoris Radiata) — Their flowers are vibrant red with narrow; which emerge in late summer to early fall, image 74
Spider Lily (Lycoris Radiata) — providing an eye-catching display when many other flowers have faded.<br><br>When designing with Spider Lilies, image 180
Spider Lily (Lycoris Radiata) — ensuring a dramatic autumnal display in residential or commercial landscapes.<br><br>Remember; reaching 1-2 feet in height
Spider Lily (Lycoris Radiata) — though they will thrive with regular; reaching 1-2 feet in height, it's ideal for borders, image 213
Spider Lily (Lycoris Radiata) — bulb for full or half or shade; ensuring a dramatic autumnal display in residential or commercial, image 84
Spider Lily (Lycoris Radiata) — this plant is coveted for its unique and striking spidery blossoms; which emerge in late summer to early fall, image 66
Spider Lily (Lycoris Radiata) — red flowers in the garden
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