Hymenocallis liriosme Chalmette Himalayan Mountains narrow-petalled flowers

narrow-petalled flowers

the plants are topped with fragrant

are topped in late spring with a striking pure white pouch

which emerge alongside the strappy green leaves

lending credence to the supposition of its increased ploidy level (extra chromosomes)

Hymenocallis liriosme Chalmette Himalayan Mountains narrow-petalled flowersHymenocallis liriosme 'Chalmette' is a 2022 Plant Delights JLBG introduction of a Victor Lambou collection of the gulf coast native Texas spider lily, from St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. Chalmette, as you may remember, is a suburb of New Orleans that was under 14' of water during Hurricane Katrina, so as you can imagine, this Hymenocallis has no problem with being submerged. For us, Hymenocallis liriosme 'Chalmette' flowers in mid April, putting on an