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A. Flowering Characteristics
Lycoris radiata flowers in late summer (September)
and L. squamigera flowers in mid-summer (August)
for 2-3 weeks and plants are 2-3 feet tall.
B. General Characteristics
1. Origin of species: China, Japan
2. Common names: Magic Lily, Naked Lily, Resurrection
Lily, Spider Lily
3. Geophyte organ: Bulb
4. Hardiness type: Tender III (Injured at temperatures
below 35 degrees F , 2C) to Semi-Hardy (Injured
at temperatures below 28 degrees F, -2C) when
planted.
5. Natural reproductive systems and growth and
development requirements: Reproduces by offset
bulbs and requires a warm (60 to 70F) - cool (32
to 40F) - warm (60 to 70F) annual thermoperiodic
cycle.
6. Primary uses: Beds and borders.
C. Cultural Information
1. Bulb sizes: Information not available. Will
vary with species.
2. Planting density: 12 inches apart, 1 per sq.
ft.
3. Planting depth: 5 inches to base of bulb.
4. Planting time: Fall
5. Perennialization habit: Lycoris radiata: 1990
USDA Climatic Zones 7 to 8 with mulch, 9 to 10
without mulch; L.squamigera: Zones 5 to 8 with
mulch, 9 to 10 without mulch.
6. Light requirements: Lycoris radiata and L.
squamigera: Full sunlight to PM only sunlight.
7. Moisture: Tolerates summer drought, but requires
moisture during growing season.
8. Animal susceptibility: Not reported.
D. Companion Plants:
Coreopsis, Hemerocallis (yellow cvs.), Kniphofia
(yellow cvs.), Leucanthemum (Shasta daisies),
Peonies (white and yellow cvs.), Rudbeckia, Salvia,
Verbascum (white cvs.), Buddleia, Hibiscus syriacus,
Acer palmatum, Lagerstroemia.
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