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)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 10 to 12 inches
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Other: Semi double to double, white with intermittent lime green in the throat
Bloom Size: 6"-12"
Flower Time: Winter
Underground structures: Bulb
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Amaryllis

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Date: 2009-12-30

Photo courtesy of Longfield Gardens
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