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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 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 12 to 18 inches inches
Plant Spread: 8 to 12 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Red
Other: Red with white blazes across the center of the petals.
Bloom Size: 6"-12"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Underground structures: Bulb
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Prefers to be under-potted

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Common names
  • Amaryllis

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Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2020-01-11
Location: Elkhart
Date: 2020-02-18
extraordinary blend of White n Red!

Date: 2006-02-03
Location: Kalama, Wa.
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Location: Kalama, wa
Date: 2023-12-16
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Location: Kalama, Wa.
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Location: Kalama, wa
Date: 2023-12-16
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Location: Elkhart
Date: 2020-02-15
2nd to bloom
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