Hymenocallis, Spider Lily, Ismene
Ismene 'Sulphur Queen'

Family: Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Ismene (iz-me-nee)
Cultivar: Sulphur Queen

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

Seed Collecting

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Fruit Shape

Unknown

Fruit Size

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Fruit Colors

Unknown

Growing Habit

Unknown

Days to Maturity

Unknown

Seed Type

Unknown

Usage

Unknown

Disease Resistance

Unknown

Leaf Type

Unknown

Foliage Color

Unknown

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are fragrant

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Where to Grow

Suitable for growing in containers

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

Unknown

Bloom Time

Unknown Mid Summer

Foliage

Deciduous
Smooth
Textured

Other details

Unknown

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)

Patent Information

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Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

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Color of Leaf Margin

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Leaf Substance

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Number of Vein Pairs

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Appearance of Margin

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Margin Width

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Flower Fragrance

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Does it set seed?

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Foliage Habit

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Ploidy

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Color Patterns

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Awards (if applicable)

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Category

Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Growth Habit

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Class

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Habit

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Other Details

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Pruning Instructions

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Kernel Color

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Division

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Group

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Heat (Pungency)

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Pruning

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Pollination

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Bearing Habit

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Rootstock Vigor

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Fruit Usage

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Classification

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