Hymenocallis imperialis Notocactus well-branched specimen in 15 years

well-branched specimen in 15 years

there aren't nearly enough bright gold foliage

pointed-petaled

but rarely available cross of Hippeastrum and Sprekelia

Hymenocallis imperialis Notocactus well-branched specimen in 15 yearsHymenocallis imperialis is a stunning spider lily species, discovered by the late Thad Howard in the mountains of southeastern Mexico (Hidalgo and San Luis Potosi) and published in 1990. Like Hymenocallis caribaea, Big Fatty is a tight clumper, but with tropical looking 5" wide, slightly glaucous leaves. For us, the 2' tall spike with large fragrant, nocturnally opening flowers begin in late June. Everything from seasonally dry to moist soils seems