Hymenocallis imperialis Notocactus but rarely available cross of

but rarely available cross of Hippeastrum and Sprekelia

from black-green to pea soup

blue-green leaves form an architectural clump

Hippeastrum 'Blossom Peacock' is a 1997 breakthrough introduction from Japan's Miyake Nursery

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Hymenocallis imperialis Notocactus but rarely available cross ofHymenocallis 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