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Godfrey’s Spider-lily, St. Mark’s Marsh Spider-lily

Hymenocallisgodfreyi

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Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Hymenocallis (hy-men-oh-KAL-is)
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Species
godfreyi (GOD-free-eye)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Smooth
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting

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MotherNature4
Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | June 2009 | positive

This Spider Lily is endemic to a small area in Wakulla County, Florida. It is listed as Endangered due to its limited range. Look for i...Read More

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