Hymenocallis

More Information About Hymenocallis

We can honestly not understand why everyone does not grow the white spider lily, hymenocallis. Hymenocallis is a wonderful genus of bulbous amaryllids...native mostly to the US, Mexico, and Central America. Hymenocallis (white spider lily) are an easy-to-grow moisture-lover that are a reliable perennial wildflower in the garden. White Spider lily bulbs are tough and low maintenance making them perfect for rain gardens.

Tips for Growing Spider Lily

In the wild many Hymenocallis (white spider lily) often grow in or near water or, in a seasonally flooded woodland. However, most perform just as well in an average garden soil. Spider lilies produce unusual white, spider-like, nocturnally fragrant flowers that are large enough to see from quite a distance.

Spider Lilies in the Garden

Hymenocallis is definitely a "gotta have it" plant. try growing your white spider lily next to dahlia, buddleia, sarracenia, sabatia, or hardy hibiscus. When you are ready to buy spider lily for your perennial garden, check out our online offering of hymenocallis for sale.

There are other genera of plants also called the spider lily... the red and pink flowering Lycoris and the giant flowering genus crinum.