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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 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Plant Height: 18 to 24 inches
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Orange
Other: Deep salmon to coral
Bloom Size: 5"-6"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Underground structures: Bulb
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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Date: 2018-12-19
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Date: 2017-04-16
Amaryllis'Lima'
Location: home
Date: 2017-01-11

Date: 2007-01-17
Location: Columbus, Ohio USA, Zone 6b
Date: 2017-02-06

Date: 2007-01-06

Date: 2016-03-14
Location: home
Date: 2017-01-13
Location: My garden-Zone 9a
Date: 2020-03-30
Sumatra
Location: Columbus, Ohio USA, Zone 6b
Date: 2/10/17

Date: 2007-01-17

Date: 2007-01-08

Date: 2007-01-11

Date: 2007-01-12
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