Plants in genus hymenocallis
Hymenocallis harrisiana
Hymenocallis harrisiana, known as the Spider Lily, originates from swampy areas around Mexico City. It features grey-green basal foliage and blooms with white-petalled flowers in late July. This fast-multiplying plant forms tight clumps and is ideal for bog and rain gardens.
Hymenocallis liriosme
Hymenocallis liriosme, native to the southeastern United States, thrives in wetland habitats and produces fragrant white flowers with yellow throats. This plant is well-suited for bog gardens and can adapt to both sun and shade, making it a versatile addition to native plant collections.
Hymenocallis acutifolia 'Thad Howard'
Hymenocallis acutifolia 'Thad Howard' is a Mexican native spider lily with 40-inch long, glossy green leaves. It produces white, sweetly fragrant flowers that open at night, adding a touch of elegance to gardens. This evergreen plant thrives in warm winter climates and is tolerant of winter cold, preferring slightly to average moisture soils.
Hymenocallis durangoensis
Hymenocallis durangoensis is a bulb-forming herb native to Durango, Mexico. It features narrow, upright glossy green leaves and fragrant, white star-shaped flowers that bloom in early June. This plant prefers full to part sun and moist soils.
Hymenocallis liriosme 'Chalmette'
Hymenocallis liriosme 'Chalmette', commonly known as the Texas spider lily, is native to the Gulf Coast. It features white-cupped flowers and strappy green leaves, blooming in mid-April. This plant tolerates being submerged and performs well in moist soils.
Hymenocallis 'New Lion'
Hymenocallis 'New Lion' is a striking plant known for its large clumps and fragrant white flowers with long whiskers. It blooms from late June through summer and is durable and easy to grow, tolerating somewhat dry conditions.
Hymenocallis 'Sulphur Queen'
Hymenocallis 'Sulphur Queen' is a bi-generic hybrid with 18-inch long green strap-shaped leaves and large, trumpet-shaped soft yellow flowers. The plant blooms in July and is known for its wonderful fragrance, thriving best in dry conditions.
Hymenocallis imperialis
Hymenocallis imperialis is a bulb-forming perennial native to Mexico, known for its sword-shaped leaves and large white or yellow flowers. This ornamental plant thrives in seasonally dry to moist soils and begins flowering in late June, adding a tropical touch to gardens.
Hymenocallis acutifolia
Hymenocallis acutifolia, commonly known as the spider lily, is native to southwest Mexico. It features striking white, spider-like flowers that bloom in June and prefers wet soil conditions, though it can adapt to typical garden soils.
Hymenocallis maximiliani
Hymenocallis maximiliani, native to the Mexican state of Guerrero, is a striking plant with narrow, glossy green foliage and large, white, spider-like flowers. It blooms from June through July and thrives in moist, rich soils, though it is also drought-tolerant.
Hymenocallis pygmaea 'Carolina Creeper'
Hymenocallis pygmaea 'Carolina Creeper' is a rare North Carolina native spider lily, known for its dwarf size and rapid multiplication in moist garden soils. It features 8-inch tall rosettes of narrow green leaves and 1-foot tall spikes of large white, nocturnally fragrant spider-like flowers in late May. This plant is suitable for moist-to-wet sites in part-to-full sun.
Hymenocallis pimana
Hymenocallis pimana, commonly known as the Pima spider-lily, is a striking plant endemic to the Sierra Madre Occidental in Mexico. It grows in large colonies near waterways and produces showy, nocturnally-fragrant white flowers in mid-June. Historically, its bulbs were used as emergency food by the Pima peoples.
Hymenocallis caribaea 'Superstar'
Hymenocallis caribaea 'Superstar' is a striking plant with 40-inch long, glossy dark green leaves and large spider-like white flowers. The flowers can measure nearly a foot from tip to tip, making them a dramatic addition to any garden. This plant thrives in moist to slightly moist soils and is well-suited for bog gardens.
Hymenocallis tridentata
Hymenocallis tridentata, endemic to the Florida panhandle, is a possibly dwarf form of the Hymenocallis rotata. It is slowly stoloniferous, forming small, narrow-leafed green rosettes that are not aggressive. The plant blooms in late April, producing sweetly fragrant, white, spider-like flowers. Its unique characteristics and fragrance make it a desirable addition to gardens, particularly in regions that mimic its native habitat.
Hymenocallis coronaria 'Bibb Co Alabama'
Hymenocallis coronaria 'Bibb Co Alabama' is a very rare spider lily native to the East and Gulf Coast of the United States. It typically grows in riverine rock cracks but adapts well to moist garden conditions. The plant features strap-like green foliage and produces 20-inch stalks in early summer, adorned with 1.5-inch wide, very fragrant, petunia-like flowers. Each flower is characterized by six evenly spaced white whiskers. This perennial is part of the Amaryllid family and thrives in USDA hardiness zones 7a to 10b.
Hymenocallis occidentalis var. eulae
Hymenocallis occidentalis var. eulae is a native plant of Texas and Louisiana, known for its glaucous strap-like leaves and white spidery flowers with a sweet aroma. The leaves appear in late winter and disappear in spring, while the flowers bloom in late summer. It thrives in heavy soils near streams and is a unique addition to rain gardens.
Hymenocallis azteciana 'Jalisco Blue'
Hymenocallis azteciana 'Jalisco Blue' is a plant native to West-Central Mexico, known for its wide, glaucous leaves and nocturnally-fragrant pure white flowers. It grows on 2-foot tall stalks and is tolerant of a wide range of conditions, making it a versatile choice for gardens.
Hymenocallis duvalensis 'Apalachicola Angel'
Hymenocallis duvalensis 'Apalachicola Angel' is a rare, deciduous plant from Northern Florida, known for its large, fragrant white flowers in late spring. It grows well in part sun and requires soils with average to excellent moisture. This plant spreads via underground rhizomes and is a clonal selection from the Ochlockonee River.
Hymenocallis eucharidifolia
Hymenocallis eucharidifolia is a rare plant native to the rainforests of Mexico, known for its showy white flowers and broad basal leaves. It prefers light shade and forms fast-multiplying clumps, making it a striking addition to gardens.
Hymenocallis howardii
Hymenocallis howardii, a rare spider lily, is native to the western Mexican states and is smaller than many other Hymenocallis species. It features a clump of narrow, glaucous-green leaves topped with spikes of large, white flowers. This plant is easy to grow in average to dry garden soils, requiring good winter drainage. Hymenocallis howardii is named in honor of Thad Howard and is known for its striking floral display. It thrives in sunny locations and is a great choice for gardeners looking to add a touch of the exotic to their garden. Its unique appearance and ease of care make it a desirable addition to any plant collection.
Hymenocallis caribaea 'Tropical Giant'
Hymenocallis caribaea 'Tropical Giant' is an old garden hybrid with lush, glossy green foliage similar to amaryllis. It is very drought-tolerant and multiplies well when kept moist. The plant produces sweetly fragrant, white spider-like flowers in early July, adding a tropical touch to gardens.
Hymenocallis liriosme 'Rayville'
Hymenocallis liriosme 'Rayville' is a US native plant discovered in 1951, found in ditches and swamps from east Texas to Alabama. It features glossy hippeastrum-like leaves and short flowering stalks with nocturnally fragrant, white-cupped flowers with bright yellow throats. This plant is easy to grow in average to slightly moist soil and adds a touch of elegance to gardens with its unique blooms.