Seeds from this amazing Doryanthes palmeri. Giant Spear Lily forms a huge rosette of oversized leaves, each of which can reach 12 feet long and 9 inches wide. The big blooms are 5 inches long and are a brilliant red, attracting all sorts of birds. Be patient with the Giant Spear Lily, as it will take 10-13 years to reach flowering size. It can be grown in a pot the first few years, and moved indoors if necessary. It likes well-draining soil and regular watering. Zones 9-11