Lycoris squamigera Texas Native Plants In the 1900s

In the 1900s

This spectacular surprise lily emerges seemingly from nowhere in August to form 28" tall stalks

I was smitten

the tall flower stalk simply won't remain upright

Lycoris squamigera Texas Native Plants In the 1900sLycoris 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