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    Lycoris sanguinea var. kiushiana

    Also Known As

    • Lycoris sanguinea var. kiusiana
    • Surprise Lily

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 12"
    • W: 6"

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Lycoris sanguinea var. kiushiana plant details

    Lycoris sanguinea var. kiushiana 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 var. kiushiana

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

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lycoris sanguinea var. kiushiana

    USDA Zones: 6a - 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 var. kiusiana is a rare amaryllis relative with strap like foliage that emerges in early spring only to go dormant in summer. In late summer, seemingly out of nowhere, spidery, reddish-orange flowers emerge. Plant in moist, well-drained soil.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Lycoris sanguinea var. kiushiana plant

    How to Grow Lycoris sanguinea var. kiushiana

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • orange

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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