Plants in family amaryllidaceae
Allium ampeloprasum
Allium ampeloprasum, a type of leek, is known for its massive cloves with a mild flavor. It grows in USDA zones 5 to 10, reaching heights of 24-48 inches, and requires full sun and well-drained soil.
Hippeastrum 'Stargazer'
Hippeastrum 'Stargazer' is a tropical bulb known for its bold red edges, white interiors, and green throats. It produces multiple large blooms on strong stems and has strappy green leaves. This plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires rich, well-drained soil with moderate moisture.
Allium 'Summer Beauty'
Allium 'Summer Beauty' is a perennial with flat, glossy green leaves forming a tight clump. It stands taller than typical Allium senescens, with flower stalks reaching 1 foot tall and dusty blue-violet flower heads. Blooming from early June to early July, it produces no seedlings, making it a tidy addition to gardens.
Lycoris rosea 'Glenn Dale Peacock'
Lycoris rosea 'Glenn Dale Peacock' is a hybrid plant known for its dark rosy pink flowers with red stripes and blue-tipped petals. It blooms in mid-August, with basal foliage emerging in October. This plant is a cross between Lycoris radiata var. pumila and Lycoris x haywardii.
Zephyranthes 'Jakarta Jewel'
Zephyranthes 'Jakarta Jewel' is a bulbous plant with large, semi-double pink flowers that feature obscure white veining. It blooms best in September and is winter-hardy in zone 7 and warmer. This low-maintenance plant responds to rain with a flush of blooms and prefers a sunny location with average moisture.
Agapanthus 'Ellamae'
Agapanthus 'Ellamae' is a plant introduced in 1990, featuring large clumps of green strap-like leaves. It produces dark blue-violet umbels of flowers in midsummer on 66-inch tall stems, making it a striking addition to gardens.
Crinum 'Mystery'
Crinum 'Mystery' is a hybrid plant resulting from a cross between Crinum erubescens and Crinum 'Ellen Bosanquet'. It forms a vigorous clump with 8-10 dark pink flowers that have a white star-shaped throat, supported by 3-foot tall stems. The plant's short, wide green leaves add to its lush appearance.
Zephyranthes 'Grandjax'
Zephyranthes 'Grandjax' is a fast-multiplying rain lily hybrid with large, creamy-pink flowers. It is winter-hardy in zone 7 and responds to rain with a dramatic flush of blooms.
Narcissus 'Cornish King'
Narcissus 'Cornish King' is an early spring flowering bulb with white saucers and bold yellow ruffled cups. It is a favorite among pollinators and makes excellent cut flowers. This plant is very cold hardy and resistant to deer and rodents, thriving in full sun or partial shade.
Zephyranthes reginae
Zephyranthes reginae, native to eastern Mexico, is known for its bright lemon-yellow flowers. It can grow in both moist light shade and dry sunny conditions, making it adaptable to various environments. This plant is part of the Amaryllidaceae family and is suitable for rain gardens and sun perennials.
Zephyranthes 'Copper Mine'
Zephyranthes 'Copper Mine' is a vigorous rain lily from Indonesia, known for its 6-inch flower stalks and 2-inch copper-orange flowers with a bright yellow throat. It forms a striking clump in gardens and is low maintenance in zones 7 and warmer. The plant responds to rain with a flush of blooms and thrives in sunny, frost-free locations.
Crinum 'Princess Elizabeth'
Crinum 'Princess Elizabeth' is a hybrid plant known for its pure white, fragrant flowers that bloom from mid-May to early July. The flowers grow on 2-foot tall stalks, each bearing 17-20 buds, making it a striking addition to gardens seeking summer blooms.
Crinum amabile
Crinum amabile is a giant crinum lily with massive, spreading leaves and 4-foot tall maroon spikes of fragrant light pink flowers. This sterile hybrid is winter hardy and thrives in tropical climates worldwide. Its impressive size and striking blooms make it a standout in any garden.
Narcissus 'Apollo Gold'
Narcissus 'Apollo Gold' is a hybrid known for its small golden bell-shaped flowers that bloom in late winter. With linear foliage, this plant adds a touch of brightness to gardens during the colder months.
Crinum herbertii 'Cecils Choice'
Crinum herbertii 'Cecils Choice' is a vigorous hybrid known for its large, fragrant flowers that bloom in mid-May. This plant features 3-foot tall stalks with up to 18 buds per stalk, producing white flowers with soft pink stripes. It is a fast-offsetting plant, making it a robust addition to gardens. Its striking blooms and pleasant fragrance make it a favorite among gardeners looking to add a touch of elegance to their landscapes.
Zephyranthes 'Itsy Bitsy'
Zephyranthes 'Itsy Bitsy' is a dwarf rain lily from Mexico, known for its white star-shaped flowers that bloom after rains. It is low maintenance and winter-hardy in zone 7 and warmer, thriving in sunny locations.
Zephyranthes refugiensis
Zephyranthes refugiensis, known as the Refugio zephyrlily, is a rare species from southern Texas. It features glossy green leaves and bright yellow, funnel-shaped flowers that bloom from late summer into fall. This perennial herb forms slowly multiplying clumps and is endemic to the Gulf Coast region.
Crinum powellii 'Kitty Clint'
Crinum powellii 'Kitty Clint' is a hybrid plant known for its striking pink flowers and glossy green leaves. It forms a tight clump of narrow, deeply-channeled foliage and produces tall spikes adorned with 13-16 rich pink flowers, each featuring a darker central stripe. This perennial is both drought and deer resistant, making it a resilient choice for gardens. It thrives in sunny to partially sunny locations and is a favorite among pollinators. The plant's fragrant blooms and tropical appearance add a touch of elegance to any garden setting.
Lycoris rosea 'Red Sunset'
Lycoris rosea 'Red Sunset' is a striking plant that produces 2-foot tall bronze stalks topped with rosy red flowers featuring dark blue tips. Flowering begins in early August, providing a vibrant display in late summer. The plant's narrow, liriope-like foliage emerges in the fall, adding texture to the garden. 'Red Sunset' is known for its ability to attract butterflies and its resistance to deer, making it a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly gardens.
Crinum 'Lorraine Clark'
Crinum 'Lorraine Clark' is known for its darkest reddish-pink, lightly fragrant flowers that top 3-foot tall stems starting in early July. This plant is a prolific offsetter, forming a 2-foot tall by 7-foot wide clump. It thrives in sunny locations and is drought-tolerant, making it a great choice for cottage gardens or as a striking focal point in garden beds.
Narcissus 'Erlicheer'
Narcissus 'Erlicheer' is a fragrant daffodil with double ruffled petals, blooming early to mid-season. It is deer-resistant and produces excellent cut flowers, with 6-8 blooms on each stem.
Hippeastrum 'Fantasy'
Hippeastrum 'Fantasy' is a fast-growing perennial bulb known for its enormous white and pink striped petals. It produces long-lasting blooms with multiple buds per stem and tall clumps of strappy green leaves. This plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moderately moist, well-drained soil.
Lycoris straminea 'Fawn'
Lycoris straminea 'Fawn' is a hybrid plant known for its striking spidery flowers that bloom in late summer. The flowers open yellow with a golden throat and mature to a peach hue with an orange throat. This plant grows to about 18 inches tall and features winter-growing foliage that emerges in early October. It is a hybrid of Lycoris radiata var. pumila and chinensis 'Sperryi', offering a unique addition to gardens with its vibrant color transition.
Lycoris 'Satsumabijin'
Lycoris 'Satsumabijin' is a hybrid surprise lily known for its 2-foot fleshy stalks and salmon pink spidery petals with long whisker-like anthers. After flowering, it develops evergreen foliage. This plant is part of the Amaryllid family and is suitable for both sun and light shade.
Narcissus bulbocodium 'Diamond Ring'
Narcissus bulbocodium 'Diamond Ring' is a charming small daffodil with bright yellow, hoop-shaped flowers. It features thin green foliage and blooms in late March, making it a delightful early spring addition to gardens. This plant is deer and rabbit resistant, drought-tolerant, and suitable for rock gardens and xeriscaping. It thrives in full sun to part sun and is known for attracting insects.
Rhodophiala bifida
Rhodophiala bifida, known as the Argentine oxblood lily, features bright magenta-pink flowers on 8-inch stems that bloom in late summer. Its basal foliage persists through winter, while the foliage hibernates in late spring. This plant adds a vibrant touch to gardens with its striking color.
Hippeastrum 'Wedding Dance'
Hippeastrum 'Wedding Dance' is a garden plant that endures low temperatures down to -1 degree Fahrenheit. It produces large bulbs with 20-inch tall stalks and pure white, out-facing flowers. This plant requires dry soil during winter and plenty of light during the growing season.
Crinum 'Temple Bells'
Crinum 'Temple Bells' is a hybrid plant known for its large rosette of wide, glaucous green foliage and sweetly-fragrant, tubular white flowers. Blooming in late June, this plant produces 3-foot tall stalks with flowers heavily striped with burgundy on the keels. 'Temple Bells' is a striking addition to gardens, offering both visual appeal and fragrance.
Agapanthus 'Notfred'
Agapanthus 'Notfred' is a striking plant with white-edged foliage that forms 6-inch tall clumps. In midsummer, it produces 18-inch tall spikes of blue-lavender flowers. The variegation pattern of its foliage changes from yellow to white to green, adding visual interest to gardens. This plant is drought-tolerant and thrives in sunny locations, making it a versatile choice for various garden settings.