Plants in family amaryllidaceae
Hippeastrum 'Red Lion'
Hippeastrum 'Red Lion' is a winter-blooming perennial bulb known for its saturated red blooms with grooved petals. It attracts butterflies and bees and can be grown both indoors and outdoors. This plant prefers full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained, rich organic soil.
Zephyranthes 'Heart Throb'
Zephyranthes 'Heart Throb' is a nocturnally-opening hybrid with 6-inch stalks bearing 2-inch reddish-pink flowers that change color from dark to medium pink. It is low maintenance in zone 7 and warmer, responding to rain with a flush of blooms. This plant prefers a sunny location and is easy to grow from seed.
Zephyranthes 'Zodiac Surprise'
Zephyranthes 'Zodiac Surprise' is a plant introduced by Yucca Do in 2013, featuring 8-inch tall flower stalks with cupped medium pink flowers and a white center. It blooms from midsummer to October and is seed sterile.
Zephyranthes 'Kathryn'
Zephyranthes 'Kathryn' is a hybrid rain lily with glossy evergreen foliage, blooming from mid-June through September. It responds to rain with a flush of blooms and is winter-hardy in zone 7 and warmer.
Zephyranthes chlorosolen 'Ait033'
Zephyranthes chlorosolen, a Texas native, is a charming perennial known for its fragrant white flowers that bloom on 1-foot tall spikes. These night-opening flowers appear after midsummer, often triggered by fall rains. The plant forms a 1-foot wide clump of narrow, flat foliage, making it a delightful addition to gardens that enjoy sun to part sun conditions.
Lycoris aurea 'La Jolla'
Lycoris aurea 'La Jolla' is a hybrid strain with 25-inch tall scapes that bloom in early October, featuring frilly, intense orange-golden petals. The wide green foliage emerges after flowering and persists all winter. This plant is suitable for Zone 8b south or greenhouse cultivation and can withstand temperatures as low as 9 degrees Fahrenheit.
Narcissus jonquilla 'Cosmopolitan'
Narcissus jonquilla 'Cosmopolitan' is a cold-hardy perennial bulb with pale apricot trumpets and creamy white petals. It is sweetly scented and resistant to deer and rodents.
Urceolina candida
Urceolina candida is a tropical plant native to the Amazon rainforest, known for its elegant, white, star-shaped flowers with a sweet fragrance. It features glossy, deep green leaves and prefers partial shade and well-draining soil. This plant is cultivated as an ornamental houseplant or in tropical gardens, adding a touch of exotic beauty to any setting.
Lycoris rosea 'Pink Panther'
Lycoris rosea 'Pink Panther' is a hybrid with 15-inch tall cinnamon-colored stalks and up to seven narrow-petaled rich pink flowers. The foliage emerges in fall and remains until late spring, making it a unique addition to gardens.
Narcissus 'Flower Record'
Narcissus 'Flower Record' is a large cupped daffodil with fragrant blooms that appear in mid-to-late spring. It features pure white petals with orange centers and attracts pollinators. This cold-hardy perennial bulb is low maintenance and suitable for forcing indoors.
Hippeastrum 'Picotee'
Hippeastrum 'Picotee' is a winter-blooming perennial bulb with pure white blossoms edged in bright red. It produces multiple buds per stem, reaching heights of 18 to 24 inches. This plant attracts butterflies and bees and thrives in full sun to part shade with moderately moist, well-drained soil. It is a striking addition to any garden with its vibrant blooms.
Habranthus robustus 'Pink Splendor'
Habranthus robustus 'Pink Splendor', also known as John Fellers rain lily, is a sterile form of rain lily that blooms with rich pink flowers. The flowers, which are 4 inches wide, appear on 9-inch tall stalks from late June to September, often blooming after rainstorms. This plant is drought-tolerant and thrives in sunny locations, making it a suitable choice for xeriscaping and rock gardens.
Hippeastrum 'Santiago'
Hippeastrum 'Santiago' is a tropical perennial bulb known for its striking ruby red and white striped, trumpet-shaped blooms. These fragrant flowers are long-lasting and can produce multiple buds per stem. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moderately moist, well-drained organic soil. After blooming, it's recommended to remove spent flowers to encourage further growth.
Lycoris rosea 'Magenta Magic'
Lycoris rosea 'Magenta Magic' is a hybrid plant with 18-inch tall stalks bearing bright red flowers that age to blue-violet. Its winter-growing foliage emerges in early October, making it a unique addition to gardens with its vibrant color and seasonal growth pattern.
Lycoris caldwellii 'Sky Over Sky'
Lycoris caldwellii 'Sky Over Sky' is a hybrid plant known for its excellent winter hardiness and 2-foot tall flowering stalks. It features light butter-yellow flowers with fleshy pink buds, blooming from early spring through most of the summer. The foliage emerges in late February, making it a resilient and attractive addition to gardens.
Sprekelia formosissima 'Mobile Queen'
Sprekelia formosissima 'Mobile Queen' is a striking plant with bright scarlet red flowers featuring a central white streak, growing on 15-inch stalks. Its narrow green foliage forms a clump, and the plant is known for its drought tolerance and low maintenance. Best suited for full sun in Zone 7, it can be kept dormant in winter, making it a resilient choice for gardeners.
Narcissus 'My Story'
Narcissus 'My Story' is a charming spring-flowering perennial known for its double blooms with a peachy-apricot center. This cold-hardy plant is low-maintenance and ideal for planters, containers, and as cut flowers. It thrives in well-drained soil with full sun or partial shade and is resistant to deer and rodents. Plant it in the fall for a delightful early spring display.
Crinum 'Super Ellen'
Crinum 'Super Ellen' is a striking plant with massive, glossy green leaves up to 7 feet long. It produces sturdy 6-foot tall spikes with up to 15 large, cherry-red flowers from early June through summer.
Nothoscordum bivalve var. bivalve
Nothoscordum bivalve var. bivalve is a charming plant native to the wild areas around Buenos Aires. It forms small clumps of narrow green leaves and produces brilliant yellow, fragrant flowers from late January to May. This plant is completely sterile, leading to slow propagation. It is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, making it a resilient choice for gardens. Nothoscordum bivalve is suitable for rock gardens, fairy gardens, and as a groundcover in sunny to part sun locations.
Crinum 'Paul Bunyan'
Crinum 'Paul Bunyan' is a striking plant with 4-foot tall flower stalks bearing large, fragrant white flowers with rosy pink central stripes and a pink throat. The plant features bright burgundy outer keels and 5-foot long, deeply channeled, glaucous green foliage. Its impressive size and colorful blooms make it a standout choice for gardens seeking bold, tropical-looking plants.
Hymenocallis caribaea 'Tropical Giant'
Hymenocallis caribaea 'Tropical Giant' is an old garden hybrid with lush, glossy green foliage similar to amaryllis. It is very drought-tolerant and multiplies well when kept moist. The plant produces sweetly fragrant, white spider-like flowers in early July, adding a tropical touch to gardens.
Zephyranthes 'Pink Panther'
Zephyranthes 'Pink Panther' is a low-maintenance bulbous plant with large, solid-pink flowers on 17-inch stems. It blooms from early July to early fall and is winter-hardy in zone 7 and warmer. This plant thrives in sunny locations with average moisture and responds to rain with a flush of blooms, making it a vibrant addition to gardens.
Hippeastrum 'Nymph'
Hippeastrum 'Nymph' is a tropical perennial bulb known for its creamy white double to triple petals. It produces multiple buds per stem and can be forced indoors for winter decoration. This plant thrives in full sun outdoors in USDA zones 9 to 10 and prefers bright indirect light indoors. It dislikes soggy soil, making well-drained conditions essential for its growth.
Amarcrinum 'Fred Howard'
Amarcrinum 'Fred Howard' is a hybrid bulbous perennial resulting from a cross between Amaryllis belladonna and Crinum moorei. It features glossy, strap-like leaves and produces large, fragrant pink flowers on 2-foot stalks from mid-August until frost. This plant is a superb choice for potted specimens in colder climates.
Agapanthus 'Johanna'
Agapanthus 'Johanna' is a tropical perennial known for its light and dark blue tubular blooms that appear from mid to late summer. It grows 2 to 3 feet tall and features clump-forming, strap-shaped leaves. This plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained soil.
Agapanthus 'White Christmas'
Agapanthus 'White Christmas' is a perennial known for its 2-foot tall clumps of green strap-shaped leaves and 5-foot spikes topped with globe-shaped spheres of tubular white flowers in summer. This plant thrives in full sun to part sun and is a striking addition to gardens seeking tall, elegant blooms.
Crinum 'Empress Of India'
Crinum 'Empress Of India' is an early Indian import known for its large strap-like leaves and nocturnal flowers. It features 5-foot tall purple scapes and white flowers with a light purple stripe. This plant is celebrated for its overwhelming fragrance.
Crinum 'Bradley'
Crinum 'Bradley' is a hybrid plant from H.B. Bradley of Australia, known for its 3.5-foot tall spikes with 10-12 large, fragrant, deep pink flowers. The flowers feature a dramatic white eyezone, and the plant forms narrow upright foliage that quickly forms clumps. This plant is ideal for adding fragrance and color to gardens.