Lycoris incarnata
Lycoris incarnata is a rare amaryllis relative that has deep pink and white striped buds opening to showy, amaryllis-like, pretty in pink flowers.
Lycoris incarnata is a rare amaryllis relative that has deep pink and white striped buds opening to showy, amaryllis-like, pretty in pink flowers. It is thought to be a naturally occurring hybrid between L. sprengeri and L. longituba. Lycoris resent disturbance and can take a little time to start blooming again after planting. They are dormant in summer when they appreciate a hot, dry rest, bloom in late summer and fall, and have strap-like foliage in late winter and spring. Mulch for winter in colder zones. Some suggest they could be hardier than zone 5 with protection. Photo: Wikipedia.
Common Name: Peppermint Surprise Lily
Family: Amaryllidaceae (The Amaryllis Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-10
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Pink
Secondary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Bloom Time: Late Summer
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Mountain slopes.
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Geographical Origin: Asia - China and Japan
