Surprise Lily
Lycoris 'Flaming Dragon'

Family: Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Lycoris (LY-kor-iss)
Cultivar: Flaming Dragon

Category

Bulbs
Perennials

Water Requirements

Unknown

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer

Foliage Color

Blue-Green

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Unknown

Bloom Color

Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are good for cutting

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

Unknown

Patent Information

Unknown

Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting

Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible