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Surprise Lily 'Plot J'

Lycorisx houdyshellii

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Lycoris x houdyshellii by bulbmeister
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Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Lycoris (LY-kor-iss)
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Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
This plant is resistant to deer
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)
Danger

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Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Bulbs
Perennials
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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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
Regional
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