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Hymenocallis, Spider Lily, Ismene 'Sulphur Queen'

Ismene

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Family

Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Ismene (iz-me-nee)

Info

Synonym

Hymenocallis × spofforthiae

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Sun Exposure

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Danger

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)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Hardiness

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Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

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Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Seed Collecting

Sun to Partial Shade

Fruit Shape

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Fruit Size

Pale Yellow

Fruit Colors

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Growing Habit

Deciduous

Smooth

Textured

Days to Maturity

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Usage

Unknown - Tell us

Disease Resistance

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

Leaf Type

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

Bulbs

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Where to Grow

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Other details

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Propagation Methods

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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lancer23

San Francisco, CA | December 2013 | positive

I kind of misplace this plant. I planted outside and maybe moved it once the bulb went dormant. Its also called Peruvian Daffodil but it...Read More

vossner

(Zone 8a) | August 2013 | positive

Very easy plant in my z9a garden. Planted inground, partial sun and good access to sprinkler. I have not detected fragrance. I plan to...Read More

ebk777

| August 2013 | positive

I bought the plant as a bulb and grew it in a pot, in Chilliwack, BC. It grew vigorously and was very healthy. The flowers were quite dif...Read More

Baa

| August 2002 | neutral

Sulphur Queen is a cross between Hymenocallis amancaes and H. narcissiflora.

Has strap-shaped or oblong, dark green leaves...Read More

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