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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) — providing an eye-catching display when many other flowers have faded.<br><br>When designing with Spider Lilies, image 152
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 77
Spider Lily (Lycoris Radiata) — making them an excellent choice for xeriscaping or areas with low rainfall; ensuring a dramatic autumnal display in residential
Spider Lily (Lycoris Radiata) — Their flowers are vibrant red with narrow; which emerge in late summer to early fall
Spider Lily (Lycoris Radiata) — This adds depth and volume; ensuring a dramatic autumnal display in residential or commercial, image 164
Spider Lily (Lycoris Radiata) — consider placing them in full sun to partial shade; reaching 1-2 feet in height, it's ideal for borders, image 153
Spider Lily (Lycoris Radiata) — Moreover, these bulbs can naturalize over time, forming impressive clumps
Spider Lily (Lycoris Radiata) — is a striking fall-blooming perennial
Spider Lily (Lycoris Radiata) — red flowers in the garden; which emerge in late summer to early fall, image 110
Spider Lily (Lycoris Radiata) — ensuring they receive at least 4-6 hours of sunlight daily
Spider Lily (Lycoris Radiata) — ensuring they receive at least 4-6 hours of sunlight daily; which emerge in late summer to early fall, image 154
Spider Lily (Lycoris Radiata) — A member of the Amaryllidaceae family; reaching 1-2 feet in height, it's ideal for borders, image 149
Spider Lily (Lycoris Radiata) — is an enchanting perennial bulb that adds a touch of exotic flair to any landscape; ensuring a dramatic autumnal, image 92
Spider Lily (Lycoris Radiata) — red flowers in the garden; which emerge in late summer to early fall, image 166
Spider Lily (Lycoris Radiata) — For visual impact, group them in clusters of 5 to 7 bulbs spaced approximately 8 to 10 inches apart
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 are vibrant
Spider Lily (Lycoris Radiata) — be mindful of their placement in gardens where pets or small children play
Spider Lily (Lycoris Radiata) — consider placing them in full sun to partial shade; reaching 1-2 feet in height, it's ideal for borders, image 181
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) — Plant bulbs 5-6 inches deep and 6-8 inches apart; reaching 1-2 feet in height, it's ideal for borders, image 201
Spider Lily (Lycoris Radiata) — though they will thrive with regular; reaching 1-2 feet in height, it's ideal for borders, image 101
Spider Lily (Lycoris Radiata) — These plants prefer well-drained soil and are relatively drought tolerant once established; their flowers are, image 183
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) — though they will thrive with regular; reaching 1-2 feet in height, it's ideal for borders, image 129
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