Lycoris squamigera Carex and tolerates plenty of sun

and tolerates plenty of sun

but is strangely absent from most American gardens

particularly effective when used in drifts

both with a contrasting yellow throat

The robust

Lycoris squamigera Carex and tolerates plenty of sunLycoris x squamigera is the most well known and easiest to grow of the surprise lilies, but one whose background is mysterious since it has never been seen in the wild. Recent DNA work shows it is a sterile hybrid between Lycoris sprengeri and Lycoris longituba. The robust, 3' tall, "nekkid" scapes emerge from dormancy in late summer, topped with large, clear pink, outward facing flowers. Lycoris x squamigera is great mixed into the border for a