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Spear Lily

Doryanthes Palmeri

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Overview

The Spear Lily, or Doryanthes palmeri, is an imposing perennial adding dramatic flair to landscapes. Originating from Australia, this plant showcases towering flower spikes, soaring up to 15 feet, topped with vibrant red blossoms. Its long, sword-like leaves can extend to 10 feet in length, forming large, rosette arrangements. Suited for USDA zones 9-11, it thrives in full sun to part shade and demands well-drained soil.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, LowZones 10–11Climate Mediterranean
Spear Lily (Doryanthes Palmeri) — The Spear Lily, or Doryanthes palmeri, is an imposing perennial adding dramatic flair to landscapes
Spear Lily (Doryanthes Palmeri) — this plant showcases towering flower spikesSpear Lily (Doryanthes Palmeri) — The Spear Lily, or Doryanthes palmeri, is an imposing perennial adding dramatic flair to landscapesSpear Lily (Doryanthes Palmeri) — topped with vibrant red blossomsSpear Lily (Doryanthes Palmeri) — Its long, sword-like leaves can extend to 10 feet in length, forming large, rosette arrangementsSpear Lily (Doryanthes Palmeri) — Suited for USDA zones 9-11, it thrives in full sun to part shade and demands well-drained soilSpear Lily (Doryanthes Palmeri) — is a stunning herbaceous perennial native to the eastern coastal regions of Australia+34

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Low
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Agavaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Spear Lily (Doryanthes Palmeri) — Originating from Australia
Spear Lily (Doryanthes Palmeri) — this plant showcases towering flower spikes
Spear Lily (Doryanthes Palmeri) — The Spear Lily, or Doryanthes palmeri, is an imposing perennial adding dramatic flair to landscapes
Spear Lily (Doryanthes Palmeri) — topped with vibrant red blossoms
Spear Lily (Doryanthes Palmeri) — Its long, sword-like leaves can extend to 10 feet in length, forming large, rosette arrangements
Spear Lily (Doryanthes Palmeri) — Suited for USDA zones 9-11, it thrives in full sun to part shade and demands well-drained soil
Spear Lily (Doryanthes Palmeri) — is a stunning herbaceous perennial native to the eastern coastal regions of Australia
Spear Lily (Doryanthes Palmeri) — Standing tall in the landscape
Spear Lily (Doryanthes Palmeri) — scientific name Doryanthes palmeri
Spear Lily (Doryanthes Palmeri) — which can grow up to 16 feet in height
Spear Lily (Doryanthes Palmeri) — sword-like leaves that can reach impressive lengths of up to 10 feet
Spear Lily (Doryanthes Palmeri) — this plant commands attention with its robust
Spear Lily (Doryanthes Palmeri) — each up to 4 inches in diameter
Spear Lily (Doryanthes Palmeri) — Adorning this spike are hundreds of vibrant red flowers
Spear Lily (Doryanthes Palmeri) — shoots up from the center of the foliage
Spear Lily (Doryanthes Palmeri) — Doryanthes palmeri has proven to be adaptable
Spear Lily (Doryanthes Palmeri) — including birds and insects.<br><br>Thriving in USDA zones 9 to 11
Spear Lily (Doryanthes Palmeri) — fiery spectacle that attracts various pollinators
Spear Lily (Doryanthes Palmeri) — preferring well-draining soil and full sunlight to partial shade
Spear Lily (Doryanthes Palmeri) — the Spear Lily is fairly low-maintenance
Spear Lily (Doryanthes Palmeri) — and can withstand occasional light frosts
Spear Lily (Doryanthes Palmeri) — succulent with red blooms
Spear Lily (Doryanthes Palmeri) — red flowers in the garden
Spear Lily (Doryanthes Palmeri) — The Spear Lily, or Doryanthes palmeri, is an imposing perennial adding dramatic flair to landscapes; topped with vibrant red

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