Hymenocallis caribaea Variegata (Caribbean Spider Lily)
Hymenocallis caribaea ‘Variegata’ (Caribbean Spider Lily) is a tender bulbous perennial boasting showy umbels of vanilla-scented, pure white flowers from mid-summer to late fall. The flowers open up to look like giant white spiders, each blossom featuring a central cup and 6 incredibly long, slender petals.
Hymenocallis caribaea 'Variegata' (Caribbean Spider Lily) is a tender bulbous perennial boasting showy umbels of vanilla-scented, pure white flowers from mid-summer to late fall. The flowers open up to look like giant white spiders, each blossom featuring a central cup and 6 incredibly long, slender petals. The flowers rise atop leafless stalks, well above the striking foliage which is striped in creamy white. A terrific plant near ponds and streams or for the water garden, even when not in bloom.
- Grows in clumps up to 12-18 in. tall (30-45 cm) and 12 in. wide (30 cm).
- Performs best in full sun to part shade in moist, organically rich, well-drained soil. Can be grown in water to 6 in. (15 cm) over the crown.
- Reliable, easy to grow, generally disease and pest free.
- To overwinter in cold climates, dig up the bulbs and store them in a cool, dry place.
- Propagate by division.
- Native to the islands of the Caribbean and to northern South America.
Requirements
Hardiness | 7 – 11 |
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Plant Type | Aquatic Plants, Bulbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Hymenocallis |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Mid,Late) |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 1' (30cm) |
Water Needs | Average, High |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive, Poorly Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Ponds and Streams, Water Gardens |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden |