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White Surprise Lily, Spider Lily

Lycoriselsiae

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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

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Provides Winter Interest

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 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

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

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smiln32

Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | January 2005 | neutral

A hybrid of L. radiata. Native to Japan.

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