Spider Lily

Hymenocalliscaribaea

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hymenocallis (hy-men-oh-KAL-is)
Species
caribaea (kuh-RIB-ee-uh)
Synonym
Pancratium caribaeum
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
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
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
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
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

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

Anniston, Alabama

Tucson, Arizona

Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, California

Cape Coral, Florida

Orlando, Florida

Dallas, Georgia

Lithonia, Georgia

Payette, Idaho

Chicago, Illinois

Port Republic, Maryland

Vieques, Puerto Rico

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Port Republic, MD (Zone 7b) | June 2016 | positive

I have grown Hymenocallis caribaea 'Tropical Giant' in my garden for the past three years in my (7b) garden. I really like this plant and...Read More

J
Toronto, ON (Zone 6a) | July 2015 | positive

Very easy to grow and flower! Large enough bulbs but inexpensive.

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