Lycoris Species, Magic Lily, Resurrection Lily, Spider Lily, Tie Dye Surprise Lily

Lycorissprengeri

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lycoris (LY-kor-iss)
Species
sprengeri (SPRENG-er-ee)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Smooth
Height
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)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pink
Light Blue
Dark Blue
Medium Blue
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation 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 seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Chester, Arkansas

De Queen, Arkansas

Homosassa, Florida

Orange Lake, Florida

Moline, Illinois

Louisville, Kentucky

Plain Dealing, Louisiana

Wayland, Massachusetts

Liberty, North Carolina

Glouster, Ohio

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Conway, South Carolina

Yankton, South Dakota

Austin, Texas

Fate, Texas

Houston, Texas

Richmond, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Blacksburg, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
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North Little Rock, AR | July 2018 | positive

My name is Felicia Pruss, I live in North Little Rock, Arkansas. I grow Surprise Lilies hardily. They grow best with morning sun with no...Read More

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Yankton, SD | July 2017 | positive

We just bought our house in November 2016 so much of the plants coming up are complete surprises... no pun intended since what I THOUGHT ...Read More

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(Zone 8a) | August 2015 | positive

Summer 2015 is first yr blooming but don't remember when I planted. Doesn't show blue tinges. Planted inground, partial sun, amended clay soil.

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Mercer, PA (Zone 5a) | October 2004 | neutral

Lycoris sprengeri is a smaller flower than the others Lycoris flowering bulbs, but has a much more vivid color scheme of pinkish-purplish...Read More

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