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Amaryllus 'Lydia'

Hippeastrum

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Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Hippeastrum (hip-ee-ASS-trum)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Provides Winter Interest

This plant is resistant to deer

Smooth

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Coral/Apricot

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Winter

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Gardener's Notes:

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dmj1218

west Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | May 2006 | neutral

Single, salmon blooms named after Lydia Hilliard of the Houston Garden Club.

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