Family: Amaryllidaceae
(am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee) Genus: Lycoris (LY-kor-iss) Species: longituba (lon-jee-TOO-buh)
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Category BulbsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Foliage DeciduousHerbaceous This plant is resistant to deer Smooth Foliage Color UnknownHeight 12-18 in. (30-45 cm)18-24 in. (45-60 cm) Spacing UnknownHardiness 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 UnknownDanger All parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedBloom Color White/Near WhiteBloom Characteristics Flowers are good for cuttingThis plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Bloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SummerLate Summer/Early Fall Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements UnknownPatent 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 |