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Lycoris sanguinea

Also Known As

Orange-flower Surprise Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Lycoris sanguinea plant details

Lycoris sanguinea is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer orange flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade 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 sanguinea

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lycoris sanguinea

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lycoris Sanguinea is a spring foliage type and therefore should be cold-hardy at least to zone 6, maybe colder with mulch. Its native habitat is the moist, wooded slopes of Japan. It should be given a cool, shady spot in hot climates. Lycoris Sanginea blooms in mid summer, earlier than the red Lycoris Radiata. Although tollerant of dry periods, it does best with regular moisture. As with all Lycoris, I recommend that you plant shallowly, with the top of the bulb close to the surface. The top will remain dormant until spring, but planting earlier will give a chance for roots to establish themselves. These bulbs are about the circumference of a nickel and an inch or more tall. This is a full size bulb for this small species. Although we take care to send the freshest bulbs possible, it is common for Lycoris to sulk for a year or so after transplanting before blooming in late summer.