Hymenocallis

Crown Beauty, Sea Daffodil, Basket Flower

Message of the Flower

Alchemy

The Mother’s Comment

Supple and plastic, ready to take any form whatever.

Colour

White

Family

Amaryllidaceae

Person who named the flower

Richard Anthony Salisbury

Flower Size

6-8 inches across

Flower Texture

Smooth, waxy

Number of Petals

6 long, narrow petals

Floral Symmetry

Radially symmetrical

Fragrance of Flower

Often fragrant, especially at night

Leaf Texture

Smooth, glossy

Leaf Arrangement

Basal rosette

Leaf Color

Green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Herbaceous perennial

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Summer

Climate

Tropical and subtropical

Water Requirements

Moderate to high; appreciates moist soil

Soil Type

Well-drained, fertile

Temperature Ranges

Does not tolerate frost

Sun or Shade

Full sun to partial shade

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Susceptible to spider mites and bulb rot in overly wet conditions

Pollinators

Bees, occasionally hummingbirds

Habitat

Wetlands, along streams, coastal areas in native regions

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides nectar for pollinators

Quotations

Not specifically noted

Ornamental

Valued for dramatic flowers, water garden plant

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Ornamental, traditional medicine

Endangered Status

Not globally endangered, threatened in specific habitats

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