| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 24-36 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Semi-evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | White Yellow |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Underground structures: | Bulb |
| Uses: | Groundcover Water gardens Cut Flower Will Naturalize |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Roots are poisonous Other: All parts are poisonous if eaten |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: When the seeds mature, just toss them on the ground or on the surface of the pot beneath the parent plants. Keep the soil moist. Germination can take up to 3-4 months |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets Bulbs Other: Hymenocallis coronaria requires a swift, shallow, water current and direct sunlight to flourish |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Endangered: Threatened |
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