Perennials – Amaryllis

Botanical name: hippeastrum vittatum

Beginner friendly?: no

Average size at maturity: a foot and a half in height and 1 foot in width

Bloom time: spring, summer, late winter

Hardy zone: zones 8-11

Flower color: pink and white

Foliage color: green

Growth rate: can reach full maturity in a single growing season

Pruning instructions: deadhead and remove dead or dying foliage as needed

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

Landscape use: great as a container plant

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day

Special features: trumpet shaped blooms

Watering instructions: allow soil to partially dry between watering sessions

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow release liquid fertilizer during the plants dormancy

Best time to plant: spring

Best type of soil: loam

Companion plants: snake plant, christmas cactus, ferns

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested

Invasive species: no