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    • Photo of Hymenocallis latifolia flower by Almost Eden

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    Hymenocallis latifolia

    Also Known As

    • Cayman Islands spider-lily
    • Mangrove Spider Lily
    • Perfumed Spider Lily
    • Peruvian daffodil
    • Spider Lily

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 12"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

    Hymenocallis latifolia plant details

    Hymenocallis latifolia is a broadleaf evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hymenocallis latifolia

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: amaryllidaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 0 - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: fragrant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hymenocallis latifolia

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Clusters of 6" fragrant white flowers with long thin narrow petals and a wavy circular hymen are born in summer and fall. This clump forming, evergreen bulbous perennial is a native of Florida and is an excellent garden performer. These are shipped growing with soil in containers.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Hymenocallis latifolia plant

    How to Grow Hymenocallis latifolia

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Hymenocallis harrisiana

    aka St. Nicholas Star Spider Lily

    Plant Type

    Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aquatic

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"-15"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture
    Photo of Hymenocallis harrisiana flower by Cutelyaware
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    Hymenocallis aff. liriosome

    aka Spider Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 6"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
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    Ismene x deflexa

    aka Hymenocallis festalis, Hymenocallis x festalis, Ismene festalis, Ismene x festalis, Basket Lily, Peruvian Daffodil, Spider Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 12"-15"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
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    Hymenocallis occidentalis

    aka Hymenocallis caroliniana

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    6a-10a

    Size

    Height: 1'-3'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • standing water - regular
    Photo of Hymenocallis occidentalis flower by Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.
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    Hymenocallis x festalis 'Zwanenburg'

    aka Spider Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    8a-12

    Size

    Height: 24"-30"

    Width: 10"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Hymenocallis x festalis 'Zwanenburg' flower by Secret Garden Growers
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