Hymenocallis acutifolia Thad Howard Dry Shade Plants highlighted by black veins and

highlighted by black veins and stems

A well-grown patch of Trautvetteria is truly a sight to behold in the summer garden

deeply incised green leaves

comprised of 2' long evergreen leaves that resemble Iris tectorum on steroids

The clumps are topped with 28" tall spikes of near-white flowers in late spring

Hymenocallis acutifolia Thad Howard Dry Shade Plants highlighted by black veins andHymenocallis acutifolia 'Thad Howard' is a 2024 Plant Delights JLBG introduction of the little known Mexican native spider lily, collected and shared by the late Texas bulb guru, Dr. Thad Howard. For us, it forms an imposing clump of 40" long, glossy green leaves. Starting for us in June, the clump is topped for a couple of months with foliage topping stalks of large, white, nocturnally opening, sweetly fragrant flowers. In warm winter climates, it