Peruvian Daffodil, Spider Lily

Ismenelongipetala

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Ismene (iz-me-nee)
Species
longipetala (lon-jee-PET-uh-luh)
Synonym
Hymenocallis longipetala
Hymenocallis velardei
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Textured
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
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
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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