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Amaryllis, Belladonna Lily, Jersey Lily, March Lily, Naked Lady Lily 'Alba'

Amaryllisbelladonna

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Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Amaryllis (am-uh-RIL-us)
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Species
belladonna (bel-uh-DON-nuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Smooth
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
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
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Pearcy, Arkansas

Hemet, California

Redwood City, California

San Leandro, California

Richmond, Texas

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Collierville, TN | March 2025 | positive

Bought 3 bulbs from EdensBlooms last month. Look froward to seeing their pretty blooms!

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