Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaryllidaceae

Genus:

Hymenocallis

Species:

Hymenocallis cordifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

90 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Occurs in fire-maintained wet pine savannas; benefits from periodic fire to reduce competition.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–60 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 2-3 months; sow in moist soil and keep warm after stratification.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash