Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaryllidaceae

Genus:

Lycoris

Species:

Lycoris radiata

USDA Symbol:

LYRA

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep

Bloom Colors:

red

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Butterflies & Moths:

★★☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Native to areas with seasonal rainfall; avoid waterlogged conditions.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Warm then cold/moist stratification (double dormancy) — 90–120 days

Germination Time:

30–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require warm stratification followed by cold stratification; germination is slow and irregular.