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Lycoris x houdyshellii (Surprise Lily)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 9002918



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Liliales
Family: Liliaceae
Genus: Lycoris
Species: Lycoris x houdyshellii
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Bulb
  • Herbaceous
  • Ornamental
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)
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Flowering Start edit
  • September
Flowering End edit
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
  • Green - Dark
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Coastal Garden
  • Cottage Garden
  • Low Maintenance Garden
  • Moon Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Sandy / Light
Soil pH edit
Bloom Colour edit
  • Yellow/Gold
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bees
  • Butterflies (nectar source)
  • Deer Resistant
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Division
Skill Level edit
  • Some Experience
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