Lycoris chinensis Red Flowering Plants In the wild

In the wild

but can become a garden thug by seeding around in unwanted areas of the garden if the seed are allowed to fall

They are also drought tolerant but also tolerate wet spells if provided with adequate drainage:not excessive drainage

then flatten with age

The fronds first emerge upright

Lycoris chinensis Red Flowering Plants In the wildFirst coming to the US in 1948 via the USDA, and named in 1958 by Dr. Hamilton Traub, Lycoris chinensis hails from the moist slopes of China and adjacent South Korea. This spectacular surprise lily emerges seemingly from nowhere in August to form 28" tall stalks, topped with large, golden yellow, lily like flowers. After flowering has finished, the wide, glaucous foliage of Lycoris chinensis doesn't emerge until late winter early spring. Plant a mass