Hymenocallis occidentalis occidentalis, Woodland Spiderlily

Hymenocallis occidentalis occidentalis

Synonym(s)

(Hymenocallis bidentata; Hymenocallis caroliniana; Hymenocallis moldenkiana; Pancratium carolinianum)

Common Name(s)

Hammock Spiderlily; Woodland Spiderlily

Phonetic Spelling

hy-men-oh-KAL-is ok-sih-den-TAY-liss ok-sih-den-TAY-liss

Description

Woodland Spiderlily is a native perennial bulb found in mesic soil along slopes, swamps, moist fields and floodplain forests. It is the hardiest of the genus. The large, showy, fragrant flowers last only a day but bloom time is July through August.

It can be grown in average, medium to wet garden soil but should not be allowed to dry out. Best naturalized in moist sites as water gardens, ponds or boggy areas.

Family

Anacardiaceae

Native Range

SE and central. U.S.A.

Hardiness Zone(s)

5a --to-- 8b

Lifespan

Herbaceous, Perennial

Habitats

Mesic soil along slopes, swamps, moist fields and floodplain forests.

Exposure

Full Sun --to-- Part Sun

Growth Habit

Bulb

Soil Texture

Acid, Neutral, Clay, Organic (Muck), Loam (Sand/Silt/Clay), Sand

Propagation

--Seeds
--Division

Moisture

Usually moist, occasional inundation --to-- Not wet but not extremely dry

Salt Water Tolerance

--

Salt Spray Tolerance

--

Attracts

Butterflies, Moths

Recommended Uses

Butterfly Gardens, Naturalized Area, Pond, Rain Garden, Water Garden, Woodland

Pot Size

Trade Gallon (about 3 quarts)