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Peruvian Daffodil, Spider Flower 'Advance'

Hymenocallis

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Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Hymenocallis (hy-men-oh-KAL-is)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

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

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

Pottsville, Arkansas

Brandon, Florida

Dayton, Kentucky

Portland, Oregon

Salem, Oregon

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crazy4sedum
Pottsville, AR (Zone 7a) | May 2015 | positive

Bloomed 3 years after planting the bulbs. Flowers are stunning. Waiting & hoping for blooms this year. Slow to send up foliage in spring ...Read More

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berrygirl
Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Advance - pure white flowers with yellow stripes in the throat; leaves are bright green; late spring flowering; 1932.

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