General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Plant Height: 18-22 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Bi-Color: White and red
Bloom Size: 6"-12"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Underground structures: Bulb
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Toxicity: Leaves are poisonous
Roots are poisonous
Propagation: Other methods: Bulbs

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Common names
  • Amaryllis

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Location: AZ
Date: Spring 2016
First bloom from a new bulb.
Location: AZ
Date: Spring 2016
Very nice bloom

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