Buy Hymenocallis caribaea 'Tropical Giant'

Also Known As

Tropical Giant Spider Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

7a-11

4 x 5 inch pot | $19

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Hymenocallis caribaea 'Tropical Giant' plant details

Hymenocallis caribaea 'Tropical Giant' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry when dormant. 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 Hymenocallis caribaea 'Tropical Giant'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, fragrant, rare, rock garden, tropical-looking, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hymenocallis caribaea 'Tropical Giant'

USDA Zones: 7a - 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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hymenocallis (Ismene) caribaea 'Tropical Giant' is a large, robust spider lily or Peruvian daffodil with lush, Amaryllis-like, green leaves topped with spidery, pure white daffodil-like flowers with a round corona, long, thin filaments, orange stamens, a greenish yellow throat, and long, thin petals. Flowers are sweetly fragrant on stems 1-2 feet tall. Grow in a protected location outdoors with a mulch of fallen leaves for winter as low as zone 7b or as a pot plant brought in as a houseplant in winter.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Rare, clumping, bulbous perennial 2’ tall & 3’ wide with strappy leaves topped with surreal summer blooms, white with a translucent quality: cupped disk center with six widely spaced narrow petals that cartwheel around it, giving it a spidery look (sort of). Sun to part shade, average soils, enjoys moisture and feeding. Attracts bees, butterflies, hummers and other gardeners.

By: Secret Garden Growers

Gardening facts about Hymenocallis caribaea 'Tropical Giant' plant

How to Grow Hymenocallis caribaea 'Tropical Giant'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- grassy