Family: Amaryllidaceae
(am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee) Genus: Lycoris (LY-kor-iss) Species: sprengeri (SPRENG-er-ee)
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Category BulbsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Sun to Partial ShadeFoliage DeciduousSmooth Unknown Foliage Color Blue-GreenHeight 12-18 in. (30-45 cm)Spacing 12-15 in. (30-38 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) 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) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Where to Grow Can be grown as an annualDanger All parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedBloom Color PinkLight Blue Dark Blue Medium Blue Bloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsFlowers are fragrant Bloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Summer/Early FallOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)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 |