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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 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 18 to 24 inches
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Red
Other: with broad white central stripes.
Bloom Size: 6"-12"
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Spring
Underground structures: Bulb
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
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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Location: my Zone 8a garden in North Georgia Mountains
Date: 2023-12-10
Location: Rhode Island, US
Date: 2020-03-15
Location: my Zone 8a garden in North Georgia Mountains
Date: 2023-12-10
Location: My garden in Warrenville, SC
Date: 2020-04-05
Location: My garden in Warrenville, SC
Date: 2018-12-14
First bloom on a new bulb

Date: 2012-02-19

Photo courtesy of Longfield Gardens
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Photo courtesy of Longfield Gardens
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