Hymenocallis occidentalis occidentalis body { background-color: #485632; color: #FFFFFF; /* Set text color for better visibility on the dark background */ margin: 0; padding: 20px; } 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)
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