Lycoris x albiflora

Also Known As

Lycoris albiflora
White Spider Lily
White Surprise Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 15"-24"
W: 12"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Lycoris x albiflora plant details

Lycoris x albiflora is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lycoris x albiflora

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 15 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, rock garden, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lycoris x albiflora

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lycoris x albiflora is a rare amaryllis relative that has showy, spider-like, white flowers sometimes with a cream or pale pink flush. It flowers in late summer or autumn. 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 fall, late winter and/or spring. Mulch for winter in colder zones.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

These enchanting flowers are native to Asia. The red variety has naturalized in many parts of the South, and can be potted plants in colder areas. They bloom in late summer or fall. Lycoris Aurea is just as hardy as Lycoris Radiata (the red) in my experience. Its foliage is very similar to Radiata so I expect it to be hardy down to zone 6 (be sure to mulch in zone 7 and lower). Even though its native habitat is shady woodland, I have grown it in full blistering Arizona sun, forgetting to water it for months at a time. It is summer dormant. I can't guarantee they will bloom this fall (since they don't like transplanting) but we take care to send the freshest bulbs possible. They are about the size of a nickle.