Spring Spiderlily

Hymenocallis liriosme

Native to:
United States
Spring Spiderlily

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Amaryllidaceae
Genus:
Hymenocallis
Species:
Hymenocallis liriosme
USDA Symbol:
HYLI

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
90 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
white, yellow

Wildlife Benefits

Butterflies & Moths:
★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
butterflies, moths
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–60 days
Notes:
Fresh seed germinates best; bulbs are the primary propagation method.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI