Lycoris sanguinea, the orange spider lily or orange surprise lily, is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae. It is native to Korea and to central and southern Japan. An erect bulbous geophyte, it is hardy in USDA zones 6 to 10, and is recommended as a bedding or border plant.

Subtaxa The following varieties are accepted: Lycoris sanguinea var. kiushiana – Central and southern Japan Lycoris sanguinea var. koreana – Korea, Kyushu Lycoris sanguinea var. sanguinea – Central and southern Japan

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