Hymenocallis eucharidifolia Sabal Each round

Each round

Gardens have been described as the slowest of the performing arts and the stunning display of Zephyranthes and their close cousin Habranthus demand that one go out into the garden and enjoy their performance

fleshy stalk (petiole)

compost enhanced soils are best

but always err on the moist side

Hymenocallis eucharidifolia Sabal Each roundThis wonderful Mexican native spider lily was virtually unknown since it was originally named in 1884 and thought to be extinct. In the early '90s, a few bulbs found their way into Texas, where bulb guru Scott Ogden was able to acquire one. H. eucharidifolia has prospered in his Austin, Texas, garden since that time. The broad basal leaves resemble a clintonia or eucharis. In midsummer, the easy to grow, fast multiplying clumps are topped with 1' tall