Available for purchase is a unique Lycoris Squamigera, Magic Lily. They are sometimes called Surprise Lily, Resurection Lily or Naked Ladies. These are an amazing perennial with daffodil-like strappy foliage that appears in early spring, and dies back. Then, out of nowhere, they bloom in early fall on high 20" to 24" single stalks with huge, multiple, pink, tubular flowers. They are magnificant and excellent as a cut flower, blooming longer in a vase than in your garden. Don't forget where you plant them, as you don't want to dig them up accidentally while dormant. The are slow to bloom, but once established, they are reliable bloomers and reproduce well, giving you years of interest and enjoyment in your sunny garden. They are definitely worth the wait! They grow well in zones 4 to 8 (Dave's Garden says different), are drought tolerant, and very little care is needed. The only time I water these beauties is when I divide and replant them. I believe the "strong shall survive" in my garden. You will appreciate my motto!

Family: Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)

Genus: Lycoris (LY-kor-iss)
Species: squamigera (skwam-EE-ger-uh)

Category:
Bulbs


Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)


Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)


Sun Exposure:
Full Sun


Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested


Bloom Color:
Pink
Magenta (Pink-Purple)


Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall


Foliage:
Herbaceous
Smooth-Textured


Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater


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


Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed


You will be receiving 1 healthy dormant bulb, packaged bare-root and dry, ready for planting. Plant at a depth of 8" upon arrival.