Texas Spiderlily, Spring Spiderlily, Spiderlily, Western Marsh Spiderlily
Family:
Amaryllidaceae (Daffodil Family)
Plant Ecoregion Distribution Map
Gulf Coast Prairies and Marshes, Western Gulf Coastal Plain
Northern Humid Gulf Coastal Prairies
Flatwoods, Floodplains and Low Terraces3, Pleistocene Fluvial Terraces, Red River Bottomlands, Southern Tertiary Uplands, Tertiary Uplands
Plant Characteristics
Growth Form
Herbaceous
Height
1
to
2
ft.
Spread
0.5
to
1
ft.
Leaf Retention
Deciduous
Lifespan
Perennial
Habitat and Care Requirements
Soil Type(s)
Sand, Loam, Clay, Moist
Light Requirement
Part Shade
Water Requirement
Medium, High
Native Habitat
Grassland, Woodland, Wetland or Riparian
Bloom and Attraction
Bloom Color
White
Bloom Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Seasonal Interest
Nectar
Wildlife Benefit
Butterflies, Birds, Bees
Maintenance
Low maintenance. Blooms best with a little sun. Soils must never be allowed to dry out. Propagation: Bulbs.
Comments
Blooms February-September. Large, fragrant white blooms up to 7 inches across consist of a cup surrounded by strap. Leaves also strap-like and glossy. Multiplies by bulbs. Will die back after freeze and stay dormant until Spring. Good for wetland gardens and habitat. Pollination: Nectar insects.