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Amaryllis belladonna

Family Amaryllidaceae
Plant Type "bulb, corm or tuber"
Zone USDA:   7a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H3 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH neutral

Description Amaryllis belladonna (august lily) bears showy, white and fragrant flowers during mid summer. This "bulb, corm or tuber" is clump forming and has foliage that is showy, glossy and medium textured.
Typical Uses Border, container, cut flowers and house plant.
Special Characteristics This "bulb, corm or tuber" attracts hummingbirds to your garden. Amaryllis belladonna tolerates drought.