Botanical Name: Hymenocallis narcissiflora
Common Name: Peruvian daffodil, Basket flower Type of Plant: monocot: perennial Habit of Growth: Overall Shape Large, clumping perennial with strap-like leaves up to 2 ft. or more; forms a large arching mass with spider-like flowers held above foliage Height to 3' Spread 4' or more Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade; thrives under trees Soil prefers a rich, well-drained soil; avoid heavy clay soils Hardiness hardy; zones 5, 6, 8, 14-24 Morphology: Leaves Large, strap-like leaves; to 3" wide, 3ft. long or more; rich green color with prominent mid-rib Flowers White, funnel-shaped center with spidery petals to 3" long protruding from center; usually in clusters from 3 to 5 Fruit fleshy capsule to 3/4" long Propagation: division or seed Usage: appreciated for exotic flowers, tropical foliage; used in tropical or temperate landscapes, mixed with other bulb or in perennial beds Landscape Care: Watering needs regular watering when growing and flowering; needs little care and water during winter months Fertilizing balanced, slow-release in spring Pruning remove dead leaves in fall (plant goes deciduous) Pests/Diseases none major; snails may injure foliage Special Conditions/Other bulbs are poisonous if eaten Origin: Eastern Peru, Western Bolivia, Andes mountains Family: Amaryllidaceae Notes: |
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