Peruvian Daffodil, Spider Lily

Hymenocallis harrisiana

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hymenocallis (hy-men-oh-KAL-is)
Synonym
Ismene harrisiana
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
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)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

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

Huntington Beach, California

Northridge, California

San Jose, California

Albany, Georgia

Shreveport, Louisiana

Olive Branch, Mississippi

Tabor City, North Carolina

Pawleys Island, South Carolina

Austin, Texas

Houston, Texas

Midland, Texas

Rockdale, Texas

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Braselton, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

harrisiana - (picture in the 2007 catalogue is incorrect - sorry!) native of Mexico, these white beauties are a bit smaller and narrower ...Read More

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