Hymenocallis lehmilleri

Hymenocallis lehmilleri

Native to:
Mexico | Mexico Southwest

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Amaryllidaceae
Genus:
Hymenocallis
Species:
Hymenocallis lehmilleri

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte
Height:
60 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:
Benefits from periodic fire to reduce competition in its wet savanna habitat.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
30–60 days
Notes:
Seeds require cold stratification for 60-90 days; sow in moist, well-drained medium.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash