Lycoris aurea [Guizhou Form]
Also Known As
- Golden Hurricane Lily
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 1'-2'
planting zones
- 7b-9b
Lycoris aurea [Guizhou Form] plant details
Lycoris aurea [Guizhou Form] is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional - 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 aurea [Guizhou Form]
- Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: amaryllidaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: cutting garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Lycoris aurea [Guizhou Form]
- USDA Zones: 7b - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Gardening facts about Lycoris aurea [Guizhou Form] plant
How to Grow Lycoris aurea [Guizhou Form]
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 24"
Width: 12"
- mostly sun - bright shade
- regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
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Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 15"-24"
Width: 12"
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
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Size
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Width: 6"-12"
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- regular - drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 6"
- sun
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