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William's Featured Plants - Summer Bulbs - Hymenocallis

 

Hymenocallis: spider lily

 

 

bellevalia stand

Plant: bulbous perennial

Origin:tropical and subtropical Americas

Zone
: 7 - 10

Flowers
: fragrant, large, white corona with spidery perianth segments on 24-48" stalks in early summer

Foliage: strap like leaves 18-36”

Culture
: full sun to part sun; well drained soils; container culture is best for cold climate gardens; excels in water gardens; rarely bothered by pests or diseases.

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