Lycoris aurea
Lycoris aurea has showy, yellow, spidery flowers in fall followed by strap-like foliage.
Lycoris aurea is a rare amaryllis relative that has showy, yellow, spider-like flowers in late summer or autumn with strap like foliage 2 inches wide that emerges after the flowers fade. It is the largest Lycoris in all respects. Lycoris resent disturbance and can take a little time to start blooming again after planting. They are dormant in summer, bloom in late summer and fall, and have strap-like foliage in fall, winter, and/or spring.
Common Name: Hurricane Flower - [Spring B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Amaryllidaceae (The Amaryllis Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-10
Light: Full Sun Part Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Late Summer
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Limestone soils
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