This bulbous perennial has semi erect mid green strap-like leaves that form a tufted habit. The golden yellow funnel-shaped flowers appear in upright clusters on a long stem before the leaves, from spring to summer.

Hardiness zones 8 to 10 

Lycoris aurea is naturally found from Japan to China growing in the lower mountainous regions in well drained, fertile stony soils that become dry during summer (dormant period). It prefers an open sunny position and is slightly drought tolerant but frost tender.

The Golden Spider Lily is grown for its flowers and is planted in small or cottage gardens along perennial borders or in rockeries and is suitable for patio pots. It establishes in 1 to 2 years from division and is suitable for coastal and mountainous regions. It is commonly used as a cut flower by florists. ID 2119

Lycoris (ly-koh-res) aurea (ow-ree- Ă)

Amaryllidaceae (AM-ar-ee-LEE-da-AY-see-ee)