This genus comprises tender, perennial bulbs originating from South America, commonly referred to as 'Peruvian Daffodil.' The plants feature elongated, dark green leaves and produce trumpet-shaped flowers resembling daffodils, which are white or cream with slender petals. The blossoms emit a strong fragrance, especially in the evening.

Ismene

Ismene 'Advance'

Ismene 'Sulphur Queen' is an evergreen, bulbous perennial characterized by its long, strap-like basal leaves that can reach up to 60 cm in length. From spring through summer, it produces slender stems that bear clusters of up to six fragrant flowers, each measuring up to 15 cm in diameter. The flowers feature elongated, creamy yellow outer petals that surround green-striped yellow tubes.

Ismene 'Sulphur Queen'

Ismene longipetala

This evergreen, bulbous perennial produces elongated, strap-like leaves of a mid-green hue. From spring to summer, it sends up stems that bear clusters of 2 to 5 fragrant white blooms. Each flower measures between 8 and 12 centimeters in diameter, featuring broad, daffodil-like cups and slender, curling petals.