Lycoris aurea

Golden Lycoris

Unusual bulbs with intricate spidery or Lily-like blooms seem to magically appear in the fall after leaves have died down in summer. Strap-like leaves appear in spring. Several species are available with red, yellow and pink flowers. Bulbs are poisonous. Grow in bedding or containers. Plant with Tulips and Daffodils. Let dry out in summer.

One of the most commonly grown Lycoris, its bright yellow, Lily-like flowers bloom in late summer and early fall.

Attributes - Lycoris aurea

Plant Type: Bulb

Bloom Season: Late Summer through Early Fall

Flower Color: Yellow

Foliage: Deciduous

Height: 1 ft. to 2 ft.

Width: 1 ft.

Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Sun

Climate: Zones 7, 8, 9, 10

Notes: Showy Flowers. Susceptible to Root Rot.

Related Plants

Lycoris radiata

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