Quercus

Northern Spider-lily

Hymenocallis occidentalis

Not native to Georgia

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Ecological relationships

Who uses this plant?

1CaterpillarsGenus host records with ranges including GA

Genus host records with ranges including GA · Hymenocallis

  • Xanthopastis regnatrixConvict Caterpillar, Spanish Quaker, Spanish Moth
Shropshire & Tallamy 2025, Lepidoptera of North America north of Mexico, ZooKeys 1261 (ODbL)
—BeesSoutheastern regional records
—Specialist beesPollen specialists
—BirdsRecorded genus food-resource interactions; not a state feeding claim

No records yet · Ants · Beetles · Flies · Adult butterflies / moths · Other wasps · Other insects

Growing and identification

Plant details

Family
Amaryllidaceae
Hardiness
Zones 5a–8b
Soil pH
Acidic to alkaline
Flower color
White

Safety has not been reviewed for this plant; check toxicity and thorns before planting.

Growing sources and scope
Also known as

Northern Spider lily; Spiderlily

Conservation status

Georgia rankNot available
Global rankG4?
GA statusNot verified
Federal statusNot verified

Conservation source Global and federal source

Sources