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Hymenocallis aff. liriosome

Also Known As

  • Spider Lily

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

  • H: 12"
  • W: 6"

planting zones

  • 8a-11

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Hymenocallis aff. liriosome plant details

Hymenocallis aff. liriosome is a deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hymenocallis aff. liriosome

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hymenocallis aff. liriosome

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Flowers always compared to daffodils, with a central cup and narrow strap-like petals arranged around it. Pure, almost translucent white, fragrant, and marvelous. Quite tender, but worth overwintering indoors.

Gardening facts about Hymenocallis aff. liriosome plant

How to Grow Hymenocallis aff. liriosome

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy

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Plant Type

Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aquatic

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 12"-15"

Width: 12"-18"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 12"

Width: 12"

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  • regular
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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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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

6a-10a

Size

Height: 1'-3'

Width: 1'-2'

  • sun - mostly sun
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

8a-12

Size

Height: 24"-30"

Width: 10"-12"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular
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