Hymenocallis 'Tropical Giant Sister'
Tropical Giant Sister Spider Lily
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Shop Available HymenocallisItem #: 7982
Zones: 7b to 10b, at least
Dormancy: Winter
Height: 48" tall
Origin: Mexico
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
Hymenocallis 'Tropical Giant Sister' is an amazing hymenocallis that makes a 3' wide clump of 30" long, glossy green leaves topped, starting in mid-June, with numerous 4'+ tall flowering spikes. The nocturnal, sweetly-fragrant flowers are composed of a central white cup, surrounded by long white sepals measuring an amazing 11" from tip to tip. Each spike holds up to a dozen flowers on long 6" pedicels. For us, it is the earliest flowering of the giant Mexican spider lilies, starting in late June (NC)...nearly a month before Hymenocallis 'Tropical Giant', which appears to be a different species. Hymenocallis 'Tropical Giant Sister' prefers a moist soil, but is very tolerant of extended dry periods. Thanks to the late bulb guru, Thad Howard, for sharing this just prior to his death.
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Other Attributes
Genus: Hymenocallis
Flower Color: White/Cream
Leaf Color: Green
Bloom Time: Summer
Container Role: Thrillers
Garden Themes: Cottage Garden Plants , Night Gardens , White Garden
Other: Bog Garden Plants , Cut Flower Plants , Fragrant Flowers , Giant Plants , Pollinator Plants , North American Native Plants , Plant Delights Introductions , Plants Named After Animals , Rain Garden Plants , Tropical Looking Plants