| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 12 to 16 inches |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Pink Red |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Underground structures: | Bulb |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots |
![Date: c. 1939
photo [as Amaryllis advenum] from the 1939 catalog, Oakhurst Gard](/pics/2021-12-05/scvirginia/761cd7-250.jpg "Date: c. 1939
photo [as Amaryllis advenum] from the 1939 catalog, Oakhurst Gard")
