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HYMENOCALLIS (ISMENE)

Size:16cm/up

H. narcissiflora "Spider Lily"

or"Peruvian Daffodil"

   

 

(Svn. H. calathina, Ismene calothina)

     A marvelous summer bulb in containers and pure delight in the garden. Strap-like arching leaves emerge shortly after planting followed by a sturdy stem carrying clusters of fragrant, feathery, daffodil-like 6 to 8 inch blooms.

Use: border, cut, container

[Ht: 18"-24",

BI: Late Spring/Summer, Zones: 8 to 10 , S/SSH, 36/sq. yd.]

In colder zones bulbs should be dug up and stored over winter before first frost.

 

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