Lycoris rosea Glenn Dale Gem Lantana Growing rapidly in moist soils

Growing rapidly in moist soils

Although often found native in heavy soils near streams

Average soil moisture to fairly dry conditions are best

the Award of Garden Merit

lily pad-like flowers of rich purple at the base of the foliage

Lycoris rosea Glenn Dale Gem Lantana Growing rapidly in moist soilsLycoris 'Glenn Dale Gem' is another of our 2014 surprise lily introductions from Margot Williams' 1970s USDA breeding program, where she crossed Lycoris radiata var. pumila with Lycoris x haywardii. Lycoris 'Glenn Dale Gem' produces lovely soft pink flowers with blue tips atop 18" tall nekkid stems in mid August (NC). Quantities are very limited.