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,oct

Bloom Colors:

red

Wildlife Benefits

Butterflies & Moths:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies

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:

None required

Notes:

Propagated primarily by bulb division; seeds are rarely viable in most cultivated populations due to sterility.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI