Overview
Hymenocallis littoralis is a tufted bulbs in the genus Hymenocallis, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hymenocallis littoralis grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1c. Suggested uses include patio and container plants and conservatory and greenhouse.
About
Hymenocallis littoralis is a bulb-forming perennial in the Amaryllidaceae family, known for its tufted habit and deciduous, strap-like foliage. It produces clusters of aromatic flowers with a distinctive cup shape and narrow, spreading tepals, similar to daffodils. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist but well-drained soil, including loam, chalk, clay, or sand, with a range of pH levels. Suitable for patio and container planting, as well as conservatories and greenhouses, it requires sheltered exposure and is hardy to H1c in the UK.
About the genus
Hymenocallis (US) or (UK) is a genus of flowering plants in the Amaryllidaceae family native to the Americas.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Hymenocallis
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Chalk, Clay, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1c
Plant details
Hymenocallis littoralis size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs, Conservatory Greenhouse
- Habit
- Tufted
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants, Conservatory and greenhouse
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hymenocallis littoralis
- Propagation
- Seed, offsets
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Hymenocallis littoralis?
Hymenocallis littoralis prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hymenocallis littoralis need?
Hymenocallis littoralis is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including loam, chalk, clay and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hymenocallis littoralis hardy in the UK?
Hymenocallis littoralis has an RHS hardiness rating of H1c, meaning it needs a warm, frost-free position of 5–10°C and is best grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Hymenocallis littoralis?
Seed, offsets.
More in the Hymenocallis genus
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- Hymenocallis 'Zwanenburg'
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- Hymenocallis macrostephanaday lily
- Hymenocallis 'Tropical Giant'