Amaryllis belladonna |
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Belladonna Lily, Naked Lady |
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Janet Hunter
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:
Add a rain sensor to your sprinkler controller to automatically interrupt the watering cycle when it rains.
