Lycoris radiata – Red Spider Lily

Add a dramatic burst of late-summer color with Lycoris radiata, commonly known as Red Spider Lily. Striking clusters of brilliant red, spider-like flowers rise on tall, leafless stems, creating an eye-catching display just when many summer plants are beginning to fade.

One of the most unusual features of Lycoris is its growth cycle. Flower stalks emerge seemingly overnight in late summer or early fall, followed later by narrow, strap-like foliage. The foliage grows through the cooler months, then naturally dies back as the plant enters summer dormancy. During dormancy, little or no growth may be visible above the soil—this is completely normal.

These plants are shipped growing in a 3.5-inch pot with bud stalks visible, giving you a head start on enjoying their spectacular blooms.

Plant Details

• Common Name: Red Spider Lily
• Botanical Name: Lycoris radiata
• Mature Height: Approximately 18–24 inches
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Water: Average; prefers well-drained soil
• Hardiness: Zones 6–10
• Bloom Time: Late summer into early fall
• Dormancy: Summer dormant; foliage returns after flowering
• Shipping Size: Growing in a 3.5-inch pot
• At Shipping: Bud stalks are visible and developing

Plant where the unusual flowers can be easily enjoyed along borders, woodland edges, pathways, or naturalized areas. Once established, Red Spider Lilies can multiply into impressive colonies and return reliably year after year.