peppermint spider lily
Lycoris incarnata
USDA zones5 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall8 to 12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Pink
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Peppermint spider lily (Lycoris incarnata) is a bulb for borders, containers, and xeriscape gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. Deep pink and white striped buds open to pink flowers, and the plant rests in summer. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. It resents disturbance, so leave it in place and be patient after planting.
Pairs well with Silver sage, Karl Foerster feather reed grass, and Prickly-pear.