This bulbous perennial has large strap-like dark green leaves that arch out from the clump. The white trumpet-shaped flowers have 6-slender pendent petals and appear in a terminal cluster above the foliage on a long stem and open consecutively during summer.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12 

Hymenocallis littoralis is naturally found in tropical South America growing in rocky well-drained moderately fertile soils that have reliable moisture. It prefers sunny to semi shaded open position and is drought and frost tender.

Spider Lily is a dense forming perennial that is grown for its spider-like flowers and clumping habit. It is planted in large gardens or parks along borders or mass planted in the understorey, tolerating some shade. It may also be grown in tubs for courtyards and establishes from division in 2 to 3 years. Reduce water during winter when dormant. ID 1534

Hymenocallis (hy-men-oh-KAL-is) littoralis (lit-tor-AY-liss)

Amaryllidaceae (AM-ar-ee-LEE-da-AY-see-ee)