Lycoris radiata var radiata Fire Engine Himalayan Mountains a more scalloped

a more scalloped

native baptisia relative can be found in acidic sandy soils from Wisconsin

The 20' tall scapes are intermediate between the panicles of Agave x pseudoferox and the spicate scapes of Agave lophantha

the clumps of waxy grey-green foliage are topped in March and early April (NC) with stalks of white flowers that obscure the foliage

but also has reasonably good drought tolerance

Lycoris radiata var radiata Fire Engine Himalayan Mountains a more scallopedPropagated from bulbs we received from China in 2008, this 2011 Plant Delights Nursery introduction represents new genetics for Lycoris radiata var. radiata, a plant that has long been cultivated in the southeastern US, hence the new cultivar name. Lycoris 'Fire Engine' begins flowering for us in late August (a week after Lycoris radiata 'Adams August') with magnificent heads of heavily ruffled, fire engine red flowers. The most unique feature of this