Lycoris aurea Yellow Spider Lily Bulbs

Plant Lycoris aurea Yellow Spider Lily bulbs in the fall before the first frost, and for a spectacular bloom late the next summer, just as many other plants are beginning to go dormant. This highly sought-after, collectors' variety is a larger and more robust version of its red cousin, with bigger flowers, leaves, and bulbs. The clusters of golden-orange flowers, reminiscent of azaleas, sit on sturdy, leafless stems that rise 18 to 24 inches tall. The frilly, fragrant blooms are not only stunning in the garden but also are coveted cut flowers for late summer bouquets and floral arrangements. When left in the garden, these heirloom flowers provide essential sustenance for pollinators, including butterflies and hummingbirds.

This Lycoris aurea species, commonly known by a variety of names including spider lily, golden spider lily, magic lily, and September lily, is a long-lived bulbous perennial with an upright growth habit. Once pl