Question 1

Are these flowers deer resistant?

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Deer almost always leave them alone.  I've heard rumors of deer eating plastic flowers when they are hungry enough and experimenting, so I don't think anything is 100% safe. However, all accounts seem to say that deer will leave the flowers alone.

Question 2

Will it thrive in Seattle weather?

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It may seem bizarre,  but Seattle, Dallas, and Washington DC are all in the same USDA climate zone,  #8. Spider lilies are native to the Mediterranean region,  which has hot dry summers and cool wet winters. To grow spider lilies successfully in the Seattle area,  I recommend a gravelly well drained soil, and/or a slope to provide good drainage.  They do not need fertile soil, but will benefit from an annual sude dressing of bone meal,  like all bulbs. They do not like to be moved, so select a permanent location for them.

Question 3

How is lycoris radiata bulbs measured? i don't believe 14 cm diameter that would be 5.5 inches?

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Good question...typically they are measured by circumference. So a 14cm circumference is more likely. I'll double check the product description real quick. If we had it listed that way, we apologize!  A lot of red spider lilies are 8 to 10 cm in circumference, large are 10-12cm, and jumbos are 12cm plus in circumference...the best home way to measure it use something like the soft sewing measuring tape that you can wrap around the bulb. Hope that helps!

Question 4

Can they survive Ohio (zone 6)'s climate?

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I'm in zone 7.  The Amazon shows 7-10, but others state 6-10 & 5-10.  Most sites state shipping dates for Zone 6 to be in September, apparently for best time of year for transplanting (ours shipped from Southern Bulbs, thru Amazon, in March of 2020).  Have had one full bloom of 15 bulbs since then. Now waiting to see if they multiply. Ours made it through a -13 overnight low.  They're kinda like Naked Ladies & bloom or produce foliage when they feel like it.   Not for instantaneous gratification.

ASIN	B08Z83CJQP
Brand Name	SB
Color	D-69
Customer Reviews	4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (547)
Expected Blooming Period	Fall
Expected Plant Height	12 Inches
Moisture Needs	Moderate Watering
Number of Pieces	10
Plant or Animal Product Type	Flower
UPC	892415001105

Heirloom Red Spider Lily (Lycoris Radiata) Bulbs, Fall Blooming Perennial, Perfect for Southern Climates, Pack of 10 Bulbs

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