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Prairie Spider Lily

Hymenocallis liriosme, Amaryllidaceae

Zones
7–10
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Lamance IrisIris brevicaulis
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Large-flowered BurheadEchinodorus grandiflorus
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Arrowleaf PickerelweedPontederia sagittata

Spider lily bulbs may produce compounds that inhibit nearby wetland plants and compete for nutrients

Uses

Functions

Water FiltrationErosion ControlWildlife HabitatOrnamental Wetland Plant

Edible Parts

Bulbs

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Wound Treatment

Common Questions

What zones does Prairie Spider Lily grow in?

Prairie Spider Lily grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Prairie Spider Lily?

Good companions for Prairie Spider Lily include Lamance Iris, Large-flowered Burhead.

Design guilds with Prairie Spider Lily and see companion relationships visually.

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