General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Plant Height: 8 to 12 inches
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Bi-Color: Red and white
Bloom Size: 5"-6"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Underground structures: Bulb
Uses: Cut Flower
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Amaryllis

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Date: 2008-01-01
Location: North Carolina, USA. USDA zone 7b.
Date: March 10, 2008
Three scapes emerging from the same side. This is the only time I
Location: North Carolina, USA. USDA zone 7b.
Date: March 30, 2007
One of my favorites. Not easily located these days.
Location: North Carolina, USA. USDA zone 7b.
Date: March 28, 2007
Bud detail showing keels. This is another key to differentiate Un

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