Lycoris (Spider Lilies)
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Lycoris’ striking, late-summer blooms (August – September) provide nectar for migrating hummingbird hawkmoths (Macroglossum stellatarum) and solitary bees (Colletes spp.), bridging seasonal gaps when few native flowers remain. Their leafless flower stems offer minimal shelter but attract nocturnal pollinators with their vivid colours and subtle fragrance. Best planted in sheltered, sunny microclimates (e.g., south-facing walls), they thrive in well-drained soil. Though exotic, their drought tolerance and late bloom time make them ecologically valuable in urban gardens, complementing UK-native Hedera helix (ivy) to extend autumn pollinator support.
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