Spider Lily  

-Inherent characters-
It is said that the genus is named after Lycoris, the Goddess of sea, in the Greek myths. Grows on the ridge of the rice fields, river banks, or in the grave yards. It is often seen in cluster, around equinoctial week in autumn.
-Scientific name-
Lycoris radiata
-Common name-
Spider Lily
What kind of plant is it?
Japanese names   Higanbana,Rikorisu
Family   Amaryllidaceae
Origin   Japan, China
Horticultural classification   Perennial
Area(s) frequently seen in Japan   All
What color is it?
Flower  

Leaf  
When is it most attractive?
Flower or foliage season
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
               
     
What size is it?
Plant height   30-60cm
Flower diameter   3-8cm
Inflorescence diameter    
Inflorescence length