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Hymenocallis
(high-men-OCK-al-liss)
Spider Lily
AMARYLLIDACEAE

SpiderlilyIt is a bulb to be planted in the spring. Very ground hardy for zones 9 and warmer. If planted elsewhere, dig up for the winter.  Blooming season is the summer.

The spider lily will grow one to three feet and have leaves one to two feet.

Soil conditions needed are well drained, and moist to wet in active growth.

Please plant this gem in the sun for a half day or more.

One can use this bulb in beds, borders, pots, or as cut flowers.

 

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