Hymenocallis narcissiflora

Peruvian Daffodil, Spider Lily

Unusual flowers resemble a daffodil surrounded by a ring of 6 spider-like petals. The Peruvian Daffodil is a summer-flowering bulb good for borders and containers. Each bulb produces 3 to 4 fragrant blooms of white with green stripes on tall leafless flower stalks. Leaves are long and strap-like. Hardy in warm winter climates, but can be grown in colder climates. Grow from bulbs or seed. Variety 'Sulphurea' has pale yellow flowers. 'Advance' blooms pure white.

The lightly striped, white flowers of Peruvian Daffodil are 3 to 4 inches across and last atleast a week when cut.

Attributes - Hymenocallis narcissiflora

Plant Type: Bulb

Bloom Season: Mid Summer through Late Summer

Flower Color: White

Foliage: Deciduous

Height: 1 ft. 6 in. to 2 ft.

Width: 1 ft.

Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Sun

Notes: Container Plants, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Poisonous, Showy Flowers.

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