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Hymenocallis

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Peruvian spider lily

Hymenocallis or ‘Spider Lily’

Hymenocallis (amaryllidaceae) is a flowering bulb of many names, ‘Spider Lily’ or sacred ‘Lily of the Incas, peruvian daffodil’, ‘Ismene’ and sometimes ‘sea daffodil’.

Commonly sold as the Peruvian Spider Lily be careful is you after a specific species as over 50 have been identified, some more garden worthy than others.

They are species are a perfumed flowering bulb with attractive flowers. The flower of the ‘Spider Lily’ are a trumpet shaped with a spidery edge like a large ‘hoop petticoat with frills’ plants will reach around 40cm.

Varieties

With a natural habitat from southern America through Mexica to Peru and Venezuala they are a varied group, however growing conditions are remarkably similar. They like damp conditions, a little shade and no frosts.

Species and cultivars include

  • Hymenocallis “sulphur queen”.
  • H. harrisiana which flowers early in spring.
  • H.littoralis with its has creamy flowers on long stems and H. littoralis “giant”.
  • H. festalis is known as ‘The sacred lily of the Incas’ and has beautiful white flowers.
  • H. eucharidifolia, which prefers light shade is rarely found for sale in Australia.

Growing Hints and Care

Hymenocallis (spider lily) require full sun and a moist but well drained position. Dig in well rotted compost or manure before planting 30cm apart.

Propagation is easy from fresh seed or by division of larger clumps.

Hymenocallis or ‘Spider Lily Bulbs’ are available for sale form the following nurseries


Clivia from Pine Mountain Nursery
PINE MOUNTAIN NURSERY
442 Russells Road, Pine Mountain Ipswich QLD 4306 - phone: 07 54643976 
Pine Mountain Nursery is a mail order plant nursery and also specialises in breeding elite agapanthus, clivia and other warm climate bulbs.
www.pinemountainnursery.com.au
White House Nursery
WHITE HOUSE NURSERY - Jess Exiner & Peter Harris
412 James Lane, Fern Hill VIC. 3458 - Phone 0419002651
Large range of Rare plants, Climbers, Bulbs, Perennials Fruit Trees, Ornamental Trees and Shrubs. Available both Retail and by Mail Order 
www.whitehousenursery.com.au
Tonkin Bulbs
BRYAN H TONKIN - Ph (03) 9728 1295 Fax (03) 9728 1299
'Sylvan Vale' 375 Olinda Creek Rd, Kalorama, VIC.3766 
Including a large range of Rare and unusual bulbs, corms and perennials
www.tonkinsbulbs.com.au
El Arish Tropical Exotics
EL ARISH TROPICAL EXOTICS - phone (07) 40685 058 
PO BOX 150 El Arish Qld 4855 
Largest online selection of tropical exotic plants in Australia. Heliconias, gingers, cordylines and brugmansias. Retail center open by appointment only. 
www.elarishtropicalexotics.com

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