- Scientific Name: Hymenocallis (meaning beautiful membrane) liriosme (From the Greek lirion (lily) and osme (odor, smell), referring to its fragrance)
- Common Names: Shinners Spring Spider Lily, Texan Spider Lily, Spring Marsh Spider Lily
- Hardiness Zone: 8-9 What Zone am I?
- Size: Can grow up to 3' high
- Flowering Season: Late Spring/Early Summer
- Cultural Requirements:
- Habitat: Moist woods near water
- Prefers some sun to partial shade
- pH 5.5 -9
- Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
- Growth Habit: Perennial
- Other Facts: This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds. Flowers are fragrant.
Most marginal or bog plants prefer to be planted in 1-8" of water, on the first shelf of your pond, as well as the edges of streams and upper pools, are ideal planting areas.
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