Yellow Spider Lily
Brighten your garden with the Yellow Spider Lily (Lycoris aurea), a captivating perennial from Japan and China. Known for its exotic, spider-shaped yellow blossoms that appear in late summer, this lily brings a tropical elegance to any landscape. It features foliage that emerges in fall and recedes in late spring, making way for its dramatic blooms. Fragrant and deer-resistant, these lilies thrive in warmer climates and prefer well-drained soil, showing good drought tolerance. They are ideal for mass plantings or creating striking borders along walkways and fences.
$19.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.0
/ 5
Category Rank
3568
/ 3666
#3568 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-28%
Below average
Mature Height
1224
/ - inches
Who it's for
- Striking Late-Season Color
- Low Maintenance & Resilient
- Excellent Naturalizer
Who should skip it
- Toxic to Pets and Humans
- Awkward Foliage Cycle
- Zone and Soil Sensitivity
Key Specs
Mature Height
12-24 inches
Growing Zones
Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10
Planting Depth
5 inches deep
Bulb Spacing
4 inches apart
Flower Bulb Size
10-12 cm
Ships As
Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber
Soil Type
Loamy Soil, Well-Drained Soil
Planting Time
Fall
Features
- Exotic, spider-shaped yellow blossoms
- Blooms in late summer
- Fragrant and deer resistant
- Suitable for containers
- Drought tolerant
- Foliage appears in fall
- Excellent for mass plantings
- Brings a tropical feel
What customers say
Customers highly value the Yellow Spider Lily for its unique, striking beauty and vibrant late-season color, which significantly boosts its perceived worth among collectors. Long-term satisfaction is excellent, with experienced gardeners reporting reliable vigor and stunning multiplication after establishment. However, initial sentiment is often tempered by the genus's requirement for patience; many buyers express disappointment when blooms do not appear the first year. The core theme revolves around expectation management regarding the necessary dormancy period. While shipping quality is generally good, clearer educational guidance on the 'sleep, creep, leap' growth cycle is essential to ensure all customers appreciate the long-term reward of this hardy perennial.
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