Spider Lily? in the Plant ID forum

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greene

Jun 21, 2014 4:57 PM CST

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Name: greene
Savannah, GA (Sunset 28) (Zone 8b)
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Want to add this to my plant list but need to know which name to use. Foliage is about 27 inches tall. Just bloomed yesterday (Technically it was the night before, hence the night photo.) Came from a local plant swap so I have no information.

Edit: It was identified as a Hymenocallis, no specific variety. Thanks for the answers!

Sunset Zone 28, AHS Heat Zone 9, USDA zone 8b~"Leaf of Faith"

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ctcarol

Jun 21, 2014 5:38 PM CST

Name: Carol
Santa Ana, ca
Sunset zone 22, USDA zone 10 A.

It's one of the Hymenocallis.

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plantladylin

Jun 21, 2014 6:31 PM CST

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

I agree, Spider Lilies (Hymenocallis) but I don't know which one.

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flaflwrgrl

Jun 21, 2014 7:42 PM CST

Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)

Greene, it can be near impossible to nail down which one.

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mw236

Jun 21, 2014 7:48 PM CST

Name: Meghan
Summerville, South Carolina (Zone 8a)

Hymenocallis littoralis ??

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greene

Jun 21, 2014 8:13 PM CST

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Name: greene
Savannah, GA (Sunset 28) (Zone 8b)
I have no use for internet bullies!

I don't need to nail anything down, thanks.

I just wanted to add the plant to my list ... I tried typing in 'Spider Lily Hymenocallis' but it was not recognized. Tried 'Spider Lily (Hymenocallis)' still not recognized. All the others are listed as Spider Lily (singular) something-or-other but...this one is a plural. Even when I typed in Spider Lilies (Hymenocallis) it was still not recognized. I had to cheat and use the 'add this plant...' easy button.

Well, thanks anyway. I have added the plant to the general listing.

Sunset Zone 28, AHS Heat Zone 9, USDA zone 8b~"Leaf of Faith"

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Horntoad

Jun 21, 2014 8:21 PM CST

Name: Jay
Nederland, Texas (Zone 9a)

Here is the parent plant page for Hymenocallis.
Spider Lilies (Hymenocallis)

wildflowersoftexas.com

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ctcarol

Jun 21, 2014 8:52 PM CST

Name: Carol
Santa Ana, ca
Sunset zone 22, USDA zone 10 A.

I believe the synonym would be Ismene. Another one the botonists are shuffling around, but I won't swear to that.

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greene

Jun 21, 2014 9:55 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: greene
Savannah, GA (Sunset 28) (Zone 8b)
I have no use for internet bullies!

Good old botanists; they sure keep us guessing! Since I cannot guestimate the chromosome number for my plant I am thinking it's a Hymenocallis and not an Ismene.

It sure is a pretty plant and I am happy it found its way to my garden. Oh, and it's making a baby so I'll be able to share my joy one day.

Sunset Zone 28, AHS Heat Zone 9, USDA zone 8b~"Leaf of Faith"

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