Electric Blue Spider Lily
(Lycoris sprengeri)
Electric Blue Spider Lily (Lycoris sprengeri)
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Summary
Lycoris sprengeri, commonly known as Electric Blue Spider Lily, is a deciduous perennial bulb native to the moist grasslands and along the edges of forests in South Central China. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters) and a width of 0.5-1 feet (0.2-0.3 meters). The plant is noted for its unique flower form, with narrow, curved petals in striking shades of blue and pink, which appear in the summer and fall. The flowers are quite showy and can add an exotic touch to gardens.
The Electric Blue Spider Lily is valued for its vibrant and unusual flowers, which can provide a focal point in garden borders or as part of a mixed perennial bed. It is also suitable for container planting. This plant prefers full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained soil with consistent moisture during the growing season. After flowering, the foliage dies back, and the bulbs enter a period of dormancy. It is generally low-maintenance but can be susceptible to bulb rot if overwatered or planted in poorly drained soils.CC BY-SA 4.0
The Electric Blue Spider Lily is valued for its vibrant and unusual flowers, which can provide a focal point in garden borders or as part of a mixed perennial bed. It is also suitable for container planting. This plant prefers full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained soil with consistent moisture during the growing season. After flowering, the foliage dies back, and the bulbs enter a period of dormancy. It is generally low-maintenance but can be susceptible to bulb rot if overwatered or planted in poorly drained soils.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Bulb
- Height: 1-1.5 feet
- Width: 0.5-1 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Blue, Pink
- Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Fragrant, Hummingbird Garden, Rock Garden, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Moist grasslands and along the edges of forests in South Central China
Other Names
Common Names: Resurrection Flower , Surprise Lily , Magic Lily , Naked Ladies , Lycoris
Scientific Names: Lycoris sprengeri
GBIF Accepted Name: Lycoris sprengeri Comes ex Baker