Easy to Grow Bulbs Lycoris Aurea
Best low-maintenance bloom for gardeners seeking late-season, deer-resistant color.
These golden, spider-like blooms offer a dramatic, architectural presence in the late-season landscape. They are a resilient, low-maintenance choice that thrives in warmer climates, providing reliable color when other plants begin to fade.
$5.98
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a rare, vibrant golden focal point
- Busy homeowners needing low-maintenance, deer-proof landscaping
- Plant lovers wanting late-season color after summer blooms fade
Who should skip it
- Impatient gardeners expecting immediate, first-year flowering results
- Designers concerned about bare soil gaps during summer
- Pet owners or parents needing non-toxic garden plants
Performance breakdown
Maintenance Ease
Robust, drought-tolerant nature makes these bulbs exceptionally simple to maintain.
Pollinator Appeal
Reliably draws hummingbirds and butterflies to your late-season garden beds.
Garden Versatility
Adapts perfectly to containers, cut flower arrangements, or naturalized garden borders.
Pest Resistance
Strong deer resistance protects your blooms from common garden wildlife damage.
Visual Impact
Striking golden-yellow spider blooms provide dramatic, unique late-season color.
Growth Reliability
Long-lived, sturdy bulbs offer consistent performance across multiple growing seasons.
Key Specs
Includes
3 Lycoris bulbs
Planting Season
Fall
Bloom Season
Late Summer to Fall
Hardiness Zones
6-9
Height
1.5-2 ft
Planting Depth
0.25 inches
Sunlight Requirement
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Proximity
6-9 inches apart
Flower Type
Lily
Special Use
Good for Cut Flowers, Container Friendly, Drought Tolerant
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