Perfumed Spider Lily, Perfumed Spiderlily, Mangrove Spiderlily, Hymenocallis caymanensis, Hymenocallis collieri, Hymenocallis keyensis, Hymenocallis kimballiae, Pancratium latifolium
Prized for its showy white flowers, Hymenocallis latifolia (Perfumed Spider Lily) is a tender bulbous perennial boasting showy umbels of 10-16 large, fragrant, pure white flowers, 5 in. across (12 cm), from spring to fall. The flowers open up to look like giant white spiders, each blossom featuring a central cup and 6 incredibly long, slender petals. Long-lasting, the flowers rise atop leafless stalks, well above the evergreen foliage of arching, leathery, strap-shaped leaves. Requiring little maintenance or care, this clumping perennial is perfect for moist borders, bog gardens, along streams and ponds, as a groundcover or as an accent plant. Perfumed Spider Lily will multiply and spread quickly by underground bulbs.
| Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Hymenocallis |
| Common names | Spider Lily |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) |
| Spacing |
36" - 60" (90cm - 150cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average, High |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United States, Southeast, Southwest, Florida, Texas |
| Tolerance | Salt |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Bog Gardens, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers, Ponds And Streams, Water Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Coastal Garden |
| Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Hymenocallis |
| Common names | Spider Lily |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) |
| Spacing |
36" - 60" (90cm - 150cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average, High |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United States, Southeast, Southwest, Florida, Texas |
| Tolerance | Salt |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Bog Gardens, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers, Ponds And Streams, Water Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Coastal Garden |
How many Hymenocallis latifolia (Perfumed Spider Lily) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
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