USDA: 8a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H4 - G2 Australia: 2 - 5
Care Level
Height
60 cm (2 ft)
Spread
0.5 - 1.2 m (1.5 - 4 ft)
Light
light shade to partial shade
Soil Moisture
average, well-drained
Soil Type
loam to sandy
Soil pH
acidic to alkaline
Description
The "bulb, corm or tuber" Hymenocallis narcissiflora (basket flower) bears showy, white and fragrant flowers during early summer to late summer. The glossy foliage is deep green in colour and coarse in texture. A specimen plant, Hymenocallis narcissiflora (basket flower) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses
Bog, border, container, ground cover, specimen and tropical.
Special Characteristics
Hymenocallis narcissiflora is tolerant of wet sites.
Cautions
Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.
