Hymenocallis howardii Rubus contorted leaves similar to Hosta

contorted leaves similar to Hosta 'Stitch in Time'

Bigger's amazing hybrid was the 1959 winner of the American Peony Society's Gold Medal Award

the spines emerge cinnamon red and remain that color

In milder climates shrubs might need a bit of renewal pruning every few years

This is a particularly favorite clone shared with us by Alan Galloway

Hymenocallis howardii Rubus contorted leaves similar to HostaThis rare spider lily was discovered in the west Mexican states of Jalisco and Nayarit by the late Thad Howard of Texas and named in 1989. Compared to many other hymenocallis, Hymenocallis howardii is much smaller, producing a clump of narrow glaucous green leaves and topped, from mid June through mid July, with 2' tall spikes of large, spider like, pure white flowers. We have found this very easy to grow in average to dry garden soils. Thanks to Thad