Lycoris elsiae Candlelight Actaea Flowering typically starts in August

Flowering typically starts in August

since it's the one species we can count on to flower every summer

with tubers left on top of the ground surviving outdoors in Kentucky

partially shaded meadows

that originated as a tissue culture mutation

Lycoris elsiae Candlelight Actaea Flowering typically starts in AugustLycoris x elsiae 'Candlelight' is a 2026 Plant Delights JLBG introduction of a pass along clone of Lycoris x elsiae, that we picked up from gardener Bernice Chaplain of coastal NC. This vigorous clone produces an abundance of 21" tall light cinnamon stalks starting for us in early September. Each stalk is topped with a cluster of six frilly, light yellow flowers, highlighted with light pink flushed stamens.