Lycoris squamigera

The pink, trumpet-shaped bloom of Lycoris squamigera makes a real show when it magically appears in late summer. It is nicknamed Naked Lady and Surprise Lily because the flowers appear on sturdy, leafless stems in late summer, after the leaves have withered and disappeared. This flowering bulb makes a perfect companion for Hostas, whose foliage is a great background for the clusters of flowers. Bulbs resent being disturbed and may take a season before they bloom in their new home. Heirloom, 1882.

The members of this genus are longtime favorites in the South. They bear clusters of funnel-shaped flowers on tall stems. Lycoris can take a season to bloom, but once established, they are long lived. Deer and rodent resistant.

For more information on the planting and care of Lycoris, click Growing Guide.