Amaryllis belladonna |
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Belladonna Lily, Naked Lady |
Description
This South African native has bold, strap-like leaves in clumps 2"-3" wide from fall into spring. It's dormant in late spring and summer, and in August, clusters of trumpet-shaped, rosy/pink white flowers blossom on top of bare stalks that are 3' high.It is long lived and drought tolerant.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Design Styles
Englishcottage, Meadow, Seascape, Spanish, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showyflower
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Bedding, Entry, Perennial Border, Raisedplanter, Withrocks
Special Uses
Cutflowers, Filler, Massplanting, Smallspaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change sprinklers to drip around shrubs and trees and reduce water use nearly 60%. To learn how go to www.sustainablesm.org/landscape.
