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 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 12 to 18 inches inches |
Plant Spread: | 8 to 12 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Red Other: Red with white blazes across the center of the petals. |
Bloom Size: | 6"-12" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
Underground structures: | Bulb |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots Prefers to be under-potted |
SuperHappyCamper | On May 4, 2022 | Obtained plant Purchased from Amaryllis Man at Dellwood Gardens. |
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