Hymenocallis festalis
Hymenocallis festalis or Peruvian daffodil resembles a pure white, spidery daffodil with nice fragrance.
Hymenocallis festalis, also known as Ismene festalis, resembles a pure white, spidery daffodil with a round corona, long, thin filaments, orange stamens, a greenish yellow throat, and long, narrow, arching petals. The flowers of Peruvian daffodil or spider lily are fragrant and are borne on stems 1-2 feet tall above the Amaryllis-like foliage. Grow in a protected location outdoors in zone 8 or as a pot plant brought in as a houseplant in winter.
Common Name: Peruvian Daffodil
Family: Amaryllidaceae (The Amaryllis Family)
Zone Hardiness: 8-10
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade
Height: 12-24"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Bloom Time: Summer
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Evergreen
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Moist, Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat:
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Geographical Origin: Central and South America
