Amaryllis
Common Name: Amaryllis
Species Name: Hippeastrum cultivars
Plant Type: Perennial used as an annual
Family Name: Amaryllidaceae
Examples of Amaryllis Hippeastrum cultivars
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | South America |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |
| Problems | Most common disease is leaf scorch or red blotch (Stagonospora curtisii), which appears as long, dark and red |
ID Characteristics
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 2 feet
- Plant Width: 2 feet
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Floral Characteristics
- Large trumpet shaped flowers on
- Tall, hollow, leafless stems
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 11 |
| Notes | Most commonly used as a single specimen |