Alligator-lily

This is one of Florida's more widespread spiderlilies. It is sometimes seen in roadside ditches. It is feasible to transplant this species if a plant rescue is needed. However note, a permit may be required.



Retain it if in its natural setting. Plant in a moist setting.

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.



Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

Open wet flatwoods, marl prairies and savannas, moist but not flooded roadside swales.

• Showy flowers
• Moth-pollinated, especially sphinx moths.