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| Identification |
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Genus
Hymenocallis
Species
occidentalis
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
spider lily
Family
AMARYLLIDACEAE
Specimen number
S11401
Data source
HtZn p127;Frgnt p292
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
1' 6" - 2' 6"
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Moist to wet
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 06a-10b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 12-08
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Hymenocallis occidentalis has strong honey scented flowers. Spider lily can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -10� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. This species does best in full sun to partial shade. It does well in moist to wet soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
fragrant flowers. strongly sweet scented
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Strong
Fragrance category
Honey
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Bulb
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Propagation of Hymenocallis occidentalis can be achieved using its bulbs. Spider lily is a wildflower and is considered to have originated from South Carolina.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Flowers: Hymenocallis occidentalis has six petaled flowers with funnel shaped central cups. The blossoms are usually a white color with subtle accents.
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