Lycoris in sun or shade
James Waddick (Wed, 30 Aug 2006 06:21:23 PDT)
They are found at the ditches bordering cultivated fields which brings
to mind wet and artificially irrigated environments.
Dear Arnold;
L. radiata is said to be a common weed around the raised
edges of rice paddies/ terraces. They get mixed into the soils
between the water line and the pathways on the tops of the dividers
between paddies. I suppose in these locations they get an occasional
propagation( by chopping with hoes?), and sit with roots in water and
bulbs above. When paddies are dried between harvests, the bulbs
tolerate some drying.
I have heard they do the same thing along some canals and
levees in the SE US esp Louisiana and Florida. Any PBS members have
experience here? Joe Shaw?
L radiata is the only one I have heard tat does this.
Best Jim
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