Tennessee Smart Yards Native Plants
A comprehensive database of Tennessee native plants
Spider Lily
Spider LilyHymenocallis occidentalisFull to part sun, moderately wet to medium moisture level, rich soil, slightly acid pH. 1-2 feet height, blooms late summer, white flowers. Reproduces by both bulbs and seed.Germination Code: ? Following any pre-treatment, seed requires 3-4 months to germinate and must be constantly moist.Native Region: West and Middle TennesseeShowy, fragrant flowers that look like spidery daffodils. Bulbous perennial that is good in wet, boggy settings. Foliage dies back in mid-summer. Place in full sun only if soil is moist or wet. Rare in the wild.flower;sun;wet;loam |