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Photo by JLBG taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC
Hymenocallis caribaea 'Superstar'
Superstar Spider Lily
This plant is not currently for sale. This is an archive page preserved for informational use.
Shop Available HymenocallisItem #: 7916
Zones: 7b to 10b
Dormancy: Winter
Height: 40" tall
Origin: Caribbean
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
Hymenocallis 'Superstar' is a 2009 Plant Delights/JLBG introduction of a plant we received in a shipment of "Mexican mixed crinums" from south of the border, so imagine our surprise when one turned out to be a form of Hymenocallis caribaea. When compared to Hymenocallis 'Tropical Giant', the 40" long leaves are much glossier and darker green, measuring about 2.75" wide, compared to 2" for Hymenocallis 'Tropical Giant'. The 3' wide clumps of Hymenocallis 'Superstar' are topped with stalks of huge spider-like white flowers that measure nearly 1' from tip to tip, held just above the foliage in summer. Moist to slightly moist soils are best.
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Other Attributes
Flower Color: White/Cream
Leaf Color: Green
Bloom Time: Summer
Container Role: Fillers
Garden Themes: Cottage Garden Plants , Night Gardens , White Garden
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