Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaryllidaceae

Genus:

Hymenocallis

Species:

Hymenocallis speciosa

USDA Symbol:

HYSP10

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, moths

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Native to coastal regions, prefers organic matter

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds should be planted fresh as they lose viability quickly. Bulb offsets are the more reliable propagation method.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI