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Hymenocallis harrisiana

Also Known As

St. Nicholas Star Spider Lily

Plant type

bulb / corm / tuber, aquatic

size

H: 12"-15"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

7a-10b

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Hymenocallis harrisiana plant details

Hymenocallis harrisiana is a broadleaf deciduous aquatic bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hymenocallis harrisiana

Plant type: aquatic bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 15 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: clumping, container plant, fragrant, rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hymenocallis harrisiana

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hymenocallis harrisiana, also known as Ismene harrisiana, is a very spider-like species with white flowers consisting of a small corona with long, thin filaments holding orange stamens, and long, narrow, arching petals. The flowers of Peruvian daffodil or spider lily are fragrant and are borne on stems 1-2 feet tall above the Amaryllis-like foliage. Grow in a protected location outdoors in zone 8 or as a pot plant brought in as a houseplant in winter.