Hymenocallis, Spider Lily, Ismene 'Sulphur Queen'

Ismene

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Ismene (iz-me-nee)
Synonym
Hymenocallis × spofforthiae
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Foliage
Deciduous
Smooth
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Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
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Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Graysville, Alabama

San Francisco, California

Port Saint Lucie, Florida

Umatilla, Florida

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Austin, Texas(2 reports)

Houston, Texas

Richmond, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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San Francisco, CA | December 2013 | positive

I kind of misplace this plant. I planted outside and maybe moved it once the bulb went dormant. Its also called Peruvian Daffodil but it...Read More

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(Zone 8a) | August 2013 | positive

Very easy plant in my z9a garden. Planted inground, partial sun and good access to sprinkler. I have not detected fragrance. I plan to...Read More

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E
| August 2013 | positive

I bought the plant as a bulb and grew it in a pot, in Chilliwack, BC. It grew vigorously and was very healthy. The flowers were quite dif...Read More

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Baa
| August 2002 | neutral

Sulphur Queen is a cross between Hymenocallis amancaes and H. narcissiflora.

Has strap-shaped or oblong, dark green leaves...Read More

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