Scientific Name
Amaryllis belladonna
Common Name
Naked lady, Belladonna lily
Geophyte Organ:  Bulb
Light Requirements: Full-PM Sun
Height: 24-36 inches (60-90 cm)
Flowering Season: Summer
Flower Color: Pink, rose, red
Planting Time: Early summer
Planting Depth: Even with soil
Spacing Between Bulbs: 8-12 inches (20 cm)
Hardiness: Semi-hardy - injured below 28°F (-2°C) 
Bulb Storage: Store bulbs in peat or container at 55-70°F (13-21°C)
Comments: Produces leaves after flowering; fragrant flowers appear on "naked" stems; dislikes dividing; prefers well-drained soil
Cultivars: --
   
  USDA Hardiness Zones
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
- - - - M M M H H H
C=container; H=hardy; M=hardy with mulch; Sp=plant spring, harvest fall; F=fall plant

 

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