Lycoris squamigera Texas Native Plants The only maintenance we perform

The only maintenance we perform is to cut the flowers stalks to the ground when flowering is finished

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that can be found in all but seven Northwest states

Extended dry spells in summer can decrease blooming as is typical in their native range of Texas and Mexico

Lycoris squamigera Texas Native Plants The only maintenance we performLycoris x squamigera is the most well known and easiest to grow of the surprise lilies, but one whose background is mysterious since it has never been seen in the wild. Recent DNA work shows it is a sterile hybrid between Lycoris sprengeri and Lycoris longituba. The robust, 3' tall, "nekkid" scapes emerge from dormancy in late summer, topped with large, clear pink, outward facing flowers. Lycoris x squamigera is great mixed into the border for a