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Lycoris shaanxiensis

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 12"-20"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Lycoris shaanxiensis plant details

Lycoris shaanxiensis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall cream and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lycoris shaanxiensis

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 20 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in fall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lycoris shaanxiensis

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Very pale yellow, almost white. This is new to us, but some did bloom for us this fall which confirmed their true identity. They very frilly but much smaller than Lycoris Aurea. The foliage seems to be mid-way between Radiata and Aurea. Cold hardiness is untested but I expect it is less frost resistant than radiata. From China, but perhaps sourced from Burma/Myanmar originally.
Very beautiful pale yellow to cream flowers species. Form is very similar to L. radiata but somewhat taller. Not common in cultivation, but seems to be hardy. Zone 5, possibly

Gardening facts about Lycoris shaanxiensis plant

How to Grow Lycoris shaanxiensis

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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