Doryanthes palmeri
Spear Lily
Description
This large attractive succulent will grow 8' tall and 6' wide. It has huge, 8' long, sword-like leaves. Plant is clumping. It produces clusters of reddish brown flowers that bloom in the summer rising out of the center of the foliage, followed by an egg-shaped fruit. This plant does best in full sun and becomes drought tolerant although it will appreciate some water and fertile soil. It also tolerates some shade. Remove spent flowers and brown leaves. This is a slow growing plant; you may have to wait 10 years to see your first bloom.
Plant Type
Succulent
Height Range
6-12'
Width Range
n/a
Flower Color
Red
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Lawn watering more than 5 minutes usually results in runoff. Use multiple cycle starts.