White Spider Lily

White Spider Lily

Hymenocallis spp.

Plant portrait: White narrow petals and long stamens create the airy, many-legged form behind the familiar name.

Garden rhythm: Bulbous perennial; bloom time and moisture needs depend on genus.

Garden companions: Depending on species, flowers may be pollinated by moths or other insects.

Worth noticing: A flower photograph plus leaf timing—leaves present with flowers or at another season—will help settle its identity. Bulbs are not edible.