Plants in family amaryllidaceae
Zephyranthes 'Summer Snow'
Zephyranthes 'Summer Snow' is a rain lily known for its glossy green foliage and creamy ivory flowers that bloom from midsummer until frost. The plant forms 15-inch tall by 1-foot wide clumps and flowers after each rain, adding a refreshing touch to gardens. Its ability to thrive in various conditions makes it a versatile choice for garden landscapes.
Crinum 'Parfait'
Crinum 'Parfait' is a hybrid plant known for its large, fragrant deep pink flowers with a distinctive red stripe on each petal. It features 30-inch tall scapes and is a cross between Crinum scabrum and Crinum x powellii 'Krelagei'. This plant is part of the Amaryllid family and is suitable for various garden settings, including bog and cottage gardens. It is drought-tolerant and attracts insects, making it a beneficial addition to any garden. The plant is also noted for its ornamental seed or fruit and is resistant to rabbits.
Allium 'Globemaster'
Allium 'Globemaster' is a striking ornamental plant known for its large clusters of purple blooms that appear in late spring and last until early summer. This plant can grow over three feet tall and is cold hardy in zones 5 through 9. It requires full sun and well-drained soil, making it a great choice for sunny gardens. The flowers are sterile, meaning they do not produce seedlings, and the plant is deer resistant. 'Globemaster' is also pollinator-friendly, attracting beneficial insects to the garden.
Lycoris albiflora 'Dorman'
Lycoris albiflora 'Dorman' is an heirloom surprise lily that flowers in September with creamy-white, spidery blooms featuring a peach midrib. It grows on 15-inch tall black stalks, with narrow, green, evergreen leaves emerging in October and persisting until May. This plant is a cross of Lycoris radiata and Lycoris aurea, adding a touch of elegance to gardens with its unique flowers.
Crinum 'African Queen'
Crinum 'African Queen' is a compact plant with a rosette of glossy green leaves, standing about 1 foot tall. It produces 3-foot stalks adorned with 14-16 red-striped buds that open into pure white, tubular flowers. This plant begins flowering in early September in North Carolina, but may bloom as early as late summer in warmer climates. It is known for its striking appearance and ability to attract butterflies.
Crinum 'Cheers'
Crinum 'Cheers' is a bulbous plant with 30-inch tall stalks bearing 16-18 tubular flowers. The white flowers have a burgundy flush and dark burgundy keels, initially emerging horizontally before becoming pendant. This plant is known for its striking floral display.
Ipheion uniflorum 'Charlotte Bishop'
Ipheion uniflorum 'Charlotte Bishop' is a South American starflower selection known for its mauvy-pink, star-shaped flowers that bloom in March and early April. The plant forms a 1-foot wide clump of short, glaucous foliage that persists until hot weather and re-emerges in late September. Its ability to thrive in both sun and light shade makes it a versatile addition to gardens.
Hymenocallis coronaria 'Bibb Co Alabama'
Hymenocallis coronaria 'Bibb Co Alabama' is a very rare spider lily native to the East and Gulf Coast of the United States. It typically grows in riverine rock cracks but adapts well to moist garden conditions. The plant features strap-like green foliage and produces 20-inch stalks in early summer, adorned with 1.5-inch wide, very fragrant, petunia-like flowers. Each flower is characterized by six evenly spaced white whiskers. This perennial is part of the Amaryllid family and thrives in USDA hardiness zones 7a to 10b.
Agapanthus 'Bressingham Blue'
Agapanthus 'Bressingham Blue' is a vigorous cultivar introduced in 1972 by Alan Bloom. It features narrow, green, winter-deciduous leaves and 5-foot stalks topped with 4.5-inch round flower heads of dark blue-violet flowers. This plant is a standout in gardens for its striking floral display and is suitable for sun perennials and cottage gardens. 'Bressingham Blue' is drought-tolerant and attracts hummingbirds, adding vibrant color to summer landscapes.
Allium schubertii
Allium schubertii is known for its festive, firework-like display of florets that bloom from late spring into early summer. This heirloom variety is pollinator-friendly and prefers full or partial sun with well-drained soil. Deer seldom bother these plants, making them a reliable choice for gardens.
Zephyranthes 'Buttery Billowy Blowout'
Zephyranthes 'Buttery Billowy Blowout' is a unique hybrid with butter yellow flowers that change color over two days. This low-maintenance plant thrives in sunny locations and responds to rain with a flush of blooms.
Crinum 'Ollene'
Crinum 'Ollene' is a hybrid plant with 4-foot long, thin, glossy green leaves and 32-inch tall stalks bearing clusters of pure white flowers. These flowers, which have a sweet scent, bloom from mid-June to October. The plant forms a fast-offsetting clump, making it a robust addition to gardens.
Zephyranthes flavissima
Zephyranthes flavissima, known as the South American rain lily, is a semi-evergreen plant with glossy green foliage. It produces golden star-shaped flowers from early summer to early fall and prefers moist, acidic garden soil.
Ipheion uniflorum 'Greystone'
Ipheion uniflorum 'Greystone' is a bulbous plant with large, pure white flowers and waxy grey-green foliage. It blooms in late winter to early spring and is summer dormant, thriving in full sun with moisture in fall and winter. The garlic-scented foliage is resistant to deer and rabbits.
Agapanthus 'Purple Cloud'
Agapanthus 'Purple Cloud' is a robust perennial hybrid with bold, strap-like green foliage reaching 2 feet tall. It produces 5-6 foot stems bearing umbels of dark purple flowers, adding height and color to gardens. This plant thrives in full sun to part sun.
Lycoris aurea 'Guizhou'
Lycoris aurea 'Guizhou' is a striking plant from China's Guizhou Province, known for its brilliant golden-yellow flowers on 3-foot tall spikes. The deer-resistant leaves emerge after flowering and persist through winter, disappearing in late spring. This plant is hardy to single-digit temperatures Fahrenheit.
Crinum macowanii 'Malawi'
Crinum macowanii 'Malawi' is a plant originating from Malawi, known for its 15-inch tall wavy green-leaf clump and 2-foot tall flower spikes. It blooms from late May through August, producing up to 15 fragrant, white, chalice-shaped flowers per stalk.
Zephyranthes 'Lydia Luckman'
Zephyranthes 'Lydia Luckman' is a delightful plant known for its 3-inch flowers with a peachy orange base color and yellow stripe on the petals. The flowers change to light pink with a white stripe on the second day, creating a dramatic display. This low-maintenance plant begins prolific flowering in late June and thrives in sunny locations with average moisture. It is winter-hardy in zone 7 and responds to rain with a flush of blooms. 'Lydia Luckman' is an easy-to-grow plant that adds vibrant color to gardens.
Phaedranassa tunguraguae
Phaedranassa tunguraguae is an endangered plant endemic to Ecuador, thriving in moist montane forests and dry shrubland. It features distinctive tubular flowers with six pointed petals and is often pollinated by hummingbirds. This plant requires well-draining soil, consistent moisture, and a cool, humid environment to thrive. Its unique appearance and conservation status make it a fascinating addition to any collection.
Agapanthus africanus 'Twister'
Agapanthus africanus 'Twister' is the first bicolor agapanthus, featuring blue and white trumpet-shaped flowers held 3-4 feet high. This sun-loving evergreen blooms heavily throughout the season and is hardy in zones 7-11.
Agapanthus 'Blue Baby'
Agapanthus 'Blue Baby' is a dwarf Lily-of-the-Nile selection with narrow green foliage forming an 8-inch tall mound. It produces light blue flower clusters that reach 15 inches tall in early summer. This plant is ideal for sunny gardens and adds a touch of elegance with its delicate blooms.
Zephyranthes 'Cookie Cutter Moon'
Zephyranthes 'Cookie Cutter Moon' is a low-maintenance plant discovered in Tamaulipas, Mexico. It features solid white flowers in midsummer to early fall and prefers a sunny location, responding to rain with a flush of blooms.
Lycoris rosea 'Flash Dance'
Lycoris rosea 'Flash Dance' is a hybrid plant known for its brilliant red flowers with blue-dipped petal tips. It grows to about 18 inches tall and features up to 10 black-red buds per stalk. The leaves emerge in early October, and the plant performs better in open shade north of Zone 8. This hybrid is a cross of Lycoris radiata v. pumila and Lycoris sprengeri 'Hayward'.
Zephyranthes 'Summers Chill'
Zephyranthes 'Summers Chill' is a selection from Mexico known for its glossy, strap leaf evergreen clumps. It produces 8-inch tall spikes with large white flowers tipped with pink, starting in early July. This plant is vegetatively propagated and ideal for sunny gardens.
Crinum powellii 'Cecil Houdyshel'
Crinum powellii 'Cecil Houdyshel' is a tetraploid hybrid known for its soft pink flowers that bloom from spring to frost. This perennial can reach up to 3 feet tall and is part of the Amaryllid family. It is deer and rabbit resistant, making it a suitable choice for gardens in zones 7a to 10b. The plant thrives in sunny locations and can be used in rain gardens.
Agapanthus 'Back In Black'
Agapanthus 'Back In Black', or Lily-of-the-Nile, features dark blue-purple flowers on 2-foot tall scapes that age to black. It attracts hummingbirds and can survive winter temperatures as low as -9°F without snow cover.
Hymenocallis occidentalis var. eulae
Hymenocallis occidentalis var. eulae is a native plant of Texas and Louisiana, known for its glaucous strap-like leaves and white spidery flowers with a sweet aroma. The leaves appear in late winter and disappear in spring, while the flowers bloom in late summer. It thrives in heavy soils near streams and is a unique addition to rain gardens.
Allium sativum 'Purple Creole'
Allium sativum 'Purple Creole' is a garlic variety with rosy purple-blushed skins and a hot, spicy flavor. It produces 8-12 cloves per bulb and is known for its long storage capability. This garlic is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 9 and prefers full sun and well-drained soil.