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    Ismene x deflexa

    Also Known As

    • Hymenocallis festalis
    • Hymenocallis x festalis
    • Ismene festalis
    • Ismene x festalis
    • Basket Lily
    • Peruvian Daffodil
    • Spider Lily

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 18"-24"
    • W: 12"-15"

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Ismene x deflexa plant details

    Ismene x deflexa is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer cream and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ismene x deflexa

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: amaryllidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: cream and white blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, fragrant, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ismene x deflexa

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Looking like the love child of a Daffodil and an Orchid, this tropical bulb boasts 4” wide, fragrant white central blooms surrounded by showy, elongated, tendrilly petals. Flowers emerge in Summer on 2’ tall stalks with 2-5 flowers held in clusters at the very top. Excellent in bouquets! The glossy, strappy leaves form a dense clump up to 2’ tall, spreading over time. Bulbs can easily reach baseball-size or larger, something to bear in mind if you plan on growing it in a pot (min. 10 gal.). Evergreen in warm Winter areas - it will go dormant with the first frost, at which point water should be withheld. Can be over-Wintered as a bare-bulb or in a container where not hardy. Can handle drought, but flowers and reproduces best with average to high water. Divide in Spring for freebies! Provide excellent drainage for a healthy plant.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Also known as a basket lily or spider lily, this showy fragrant white bloomer is commonly referred to as a Peruvian daffodil because it resembles the familiar daffodil corona (tubular) flower form.

    By: Leafari

    Also called Hymenocallis Festalis, Peruvian Daffodil, and Spider Lily. This delightful South American beauty will charm you during the hottest part of summer. Hardy in zones 8+. Needs to brought inside for the winter elsewhere. 12/14 cm around bulbs

    By: Edens Blooms

    Gardening facts about Ismene x deflexa plant

    How to Grow Ismene x deflexa

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • cream

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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