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Hymenocallis latifolia is native to southern Florida and the West Indies. It is grown primarily for its showy white flowers. This is an evergreen bulbous perennial that typically grows to 2-3’ tall. Each bulb produces a basal clump of arching, linear, strap-shaped leaves (each leaf to 2 1/2’ long). In summer, leafless flowering stalks (scapes) rise from the foliage clump. Each scape is topped by an umbel of 10-16 fragrant, white, spidery flowers that rise well above the foliage. Each flower has six narrow, spidery perianth segments (to 5”) and a daffodil-like, 3-inch staminal center cup (corona). Plants in the genus Hymenocallis are commonly called spider lily, basket lily and Peruvian daffodil. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder)
Plants are best grown in humusy, fertile, consistently moist to wet soils in full sun to part shade. Soils must never be allowed to dry out. Great for moist borders, bog gardens or along streams and ponds. Water gardens. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder)
