Hymenocallis caribaea 'Variegata' (Caribbean Spider Lily)
Caribbean Spider Lily, Variegated Spider Lily
Hymenocallis caribaea 'Variegata' (Caribbean Spider Lily) is a tender bulbous perennial boasting showy umbels of vanilla-scented, pure white flowers from mid-summer to late fall. The flowers open up to look like giant white spiders, each blossom featuring a central cup and 6 incredibly long, slender petals. The flowers rise atop leafless stalks, well above the striking foliage which is striped in creamy white. A terrific plant near ponds and streams or for the water garden, even when not in bloom.
- Grows in clumps up to 12-18 in. tall (30-45 cm) and 12 in. wide (30 cm).
- Performs best in full sun to part shade in moist, organically rich, well-drained soil. Can be grown in water to 6 in. (15 cm) over the crown.
- Reliable, easy to grow, generally disease and pest free.
- To overwinter in cold climates, dig up the bulbs and store them in a cool, dry place.
- Propagate by division.
- Native to the islands of the Caribbean and to northern South America.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 7
– 11 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Aquatic Plants, Bulbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Hymenocallis |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid,Late) |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 1' (30cm) |
Water Needs | Average, High |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive, Poorly Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Ponds and Streams, Water Gardens |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 7
– 11 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Aquatic Plants, Bulbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Hymenocallis |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid,Late) |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 1' (30cm) |
Water Needs | Average, High |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive, Poorly Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Ponds and Streams, Water Gardens |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden |