Family: Amaryllidaceae
(am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee) Genus: Lycoris (LY-kor-iss) Species: chinensis (chi-NEN-sis) Synonym:Lycoris uydoensis
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Category BulbsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Sun to Partial ShadeFoliage SmoothFoliage Color UnknownHeight 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)Spacing 9-12 in. (22-30 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) 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) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger All parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedBloom Color Gold (yellow-orange)Bright Yellow Bloom Characteristics Flowers are good for cuttingBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Summer/Early FallOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse Seed Collecting Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seedsSeed does not store well; sow as soon as possible |