white spider lily
Lycoris albiflora
USDA zones5 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- White/cream
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
White spider lily (Lycoris albiflora) is a bulb for borders, containers, and low maintenance or xeriscape plantings. 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. The white flowers attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. Plants reach 12 to 24 inches tall.
Pairs well with Silver sage, Karl Foerster feather reed grass, and Green Velvet buxus.
Native range
Japan.