Perfumed Spiderlily
Hymenocallis latifolia
- Native to:
- Bahamas, Cayman Is., Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Navassa Island, Puerto Rico, Southwest Caribbean, United States, Virgin Islands, Windward Is.
Sims
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Amaryllidaceae
- Genus:
- Hymenocallis
- Species:
- Hymenocallis latifolia
- USDA Symbol:
- HYLA5
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 75 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Wildlife Benefits
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
- Caterpillars:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Spanish moth (Xanthopastis timais)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies, moths
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Native to coastal areas; tolerates salt spray
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best when sown fresh; bulb offsets are a more reliable propagation method.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI