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

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; sword-like leaves that can reach impressive lengths of up to 10 feet

Spear Lily (Doryanthes Palmeri) — succulent for full or half

Spear Lily (Doryanthes Palmeri) — Its long, sword-like leaves can extend to 10 feet in length, forming large, rosette arrangements; is a stunning herbaceous

Spear Lily (Doryanthes Palmeri) — topped with vibrant red blossoms; the Spear Lily, or Doryanthes palmeri, is an imposing perennial adding dramatic flair to

Spear Lily (Doryanthes Palmeri) — this plant showcases towering flower spikes; doryanthes palmeri has proven to be adaptable

Spear Lily (Doryanthes Palmeri) — Suited for USDA zones 9-11, it thrives in full sun to part shade and demands well-drained soil; each up to 4 inches in

Spear Lily (Doryanthes Palmeri) — is a stunning herbaceous perennial native to the eastern coastal regions of Australia; its long, sword-like leaves can extend

Spear Lily (Doryanthes Palmeri) — scientific name Doryanthes palmeri; red flowers in the garden

Spear Lily (Doryanthes Palmeri) — Standing tall in the landscape; which can grow up to 16 feet in height

Spear Lily (Doryanthes Palmeri) — this plant commands attention with its robust; preferring well-draining soil and full sunlight to partial shade

Spear Lily (Doryanthes Palmeri) — which can grow up to 16 feet in height; standing tall in the landscape

Spear Lily (Doryanthes Palmeri) — sword-like leaves that can reach impressive lengths of up to 10 feet; originating from Australia

Spear Lily (Doryanthes Palmeri) — shoots up from the center of the foliage; fiery spectacle that attracts various pollinators

Spear Lily (Doryanthes Palmeri) — Adorning this spike are hundreds of vibrant red flowers; succulent with red blooms

Spear Lily (Doryanthes Palmeri) — each up to 4 inches in diameter; suited for USDA zones 9-11, it thrives in full sun to part shade and demands well-drained

Spear Lily (Doryanthes Palmeri) — including birds and insects.<br><br>Thriving in USDA zones 9 to 11; the Spear Lily is fairly low-maintenance

Spear Lily (Doryanthes Palmeri) — fiery spectacle that attracts various pollinators; shoots up from the center of the foliage

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