Spider Lily
Hymenocallis speciosa

Family: Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Hymenocallis (hy-men-oh-KAL-is)
Species: speciosa (spee-see-OH-suh)

Category
Bulbs

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
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)

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter

Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth-Textured

Other details
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

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

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds