Red Spider Lily
Scientific Name: Lycoris radiata
Common Names: Red Spider Lily
Description
A member of the amaryllis family the red spider lilly blooms in early fall before the leaves fully appear. Leaves are long with a pale central stripe and last until early spring. Originally from China, the plant was introduced into Japan and the United States.
The bulbs are very poisonous.
Bloom Color(s): red
Plant Height: to 24 inches
Duration: Perennial
Leaf Retention: deciduous
Bloom Period: October to November
Plant Family: Liliaceae
Growth Habit: Forb/herb
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