Spider Lily

Hymenocallis festalis

Family: Amaryllidaceae

Heady & Exoticsweetnarcissus-like

SeasonSummer

OriginTropical Americas

IntensityStrong

LifespanPerennial

About This Flower

Heady & Exotic · Summer bloomer

Spider lily's extraordinary flowers, with a central cup fringed by long spidery white petals, carry a powerful, sweet-narcissus fragrance that fills the summer air around them with tropical opulence.

Symbolism & Meaning

pure grace, delicacy

In the Victorian language of flowers, spider lily means “Pure grace”.

Habitat & Environment

Tropical Americas

Spider Lily is native to Tropical Americas.

Quick Reference

Scientific NameHymenocallis festalis
FamilyAmaryllidaceae
Native ToTropical Americas
Bloom SeasonSummer
LifespanPerennial

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