Family: Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Hymenocallis (hy-men-oh-KAL-is) (Info) Species: caribaea (kuh-RIB-ee-uh) (Info)
Synonym:Pancratium caribaeum
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Category: Bulbs
Height: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade
Danger: N/A
Bloom Color: White/Near White
Bloom Time: Mid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage: Evergreen Succulent
Other details: Flowers are fragrant 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 Flowers are good for cutting Suitable for growing in containers
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
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