Hymenocallis imperialis
Big Fatty Spider Lily
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Shop Available HymenocallisItem #: 17173
Zones: 7b to 10b, at least
Dormancy: Winter
Height: 24" tall
Origin: Mexico
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
Hymenocallis imperialis is a stunning spider lily species, discovered by the late Thad Howard in the mountains of southeastern Mexico (Hidalgo and San Luis Potosi) and published in 1990. Like Hymenocallis caribaea, Big Fatty is a tight clumper, but with tropical-looking 5" wide, slightly glaucous leaves. For us, the 2' tall spike with large fragrant, nocturnally-opening flowers begin in late June. Everything from seasonally dry to moist soils seems fine.
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Other Attributes
Genus: Hymenocallis
Flower Color: White/Cream
Leaf Color: Green
Bloom Time: Summer
Container Role: Thrillers
Garden Themes: Cottage Garden Plants , Night Gardens , White Garden
Other: Bog Garden Plants , Cut Flower Plants , Fragrant Flowers , Giant Plants , Pollinator Plants , North American Native Plants , Rain Garden Plants , Tropical Looking Plants