Plants in family amaryllidaceae
Crinum asiaticum
Crinum asiaticum is a bulb-forming perennial with large, showy, spider-like white flowers. Native to various tropical regions, it is known for its toxicity, with all parts being poisonous if ingested. This plant thrives in sunny, moist environments and is often used as a natural boundary plant.
Lycoris traubii
Lycoris traubii is a bulbous plant from Taiwan that blooms in October with golden-orange, spidery flowers. Its foliage persists through winter, and it is deer-resistant. This plant is often confused with L. aurea.
Crinum bulbispermum
Crinum bulbispermum, native to South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini, is a robust plant known for its large bulbs and strap-shaped leaves. It produces sweetly scented, funnel-shaped flowers that are typically pink with a red midstripe, blooming in spring and summer. This plant thrives in wet areas and is hardy to USDA zone 6 with bulb protection. Crinum bulbispermum is often used in hybrids and is appreciated for its durability and striking floral display. Its ability to naturalize in various regions, including parts of the USA, makes it a popular choice for gardeners seeking a resilient and attractive plant.
Crinum moorei
Crinum moorei, a herbaceous plant from South Africa, is part of the Amaryllidaceae family and is known for its large clump of wide, glossy green foliage. It produces soft pink, fragrant, goblet-shaped flowers in early July, making it a beautiful addition to gardens. This plant prefers light shade and is well-suited for cottage gardens and cut flower arrangements. Its drought tolerance and ability to attract hummingbirds add to its appeal. Crinum moorei thrives in a variety of garden settings, including bog and rain gardens, and is a perennial favorite for its striking appearance and resilience.
Crinum macowanii
Crinum macowanii is a striking bulbous plant native to Africa, known for its large, fragrant white flowers with dark pink stripes. It grows naturally in moist grasslands and along rivers, reaching up to 2 feet in height. This plant is valued for its traditional medicinal uses, though it is threatened by overharvesting. Its foliage forms rosettes of blue-green leaves, and it is adaptable to both moist and drought conditions. Crinum macowanii is a beautiful addition to gardens, attracting butterflies and adding a touch of exotic elegance.
Agapanthus 'Indigo Frost'
This deciduous perennial is evergreen in warmer climates and features bi-colored trumpet-shaped white blooms with indigo-blue throats. It has multiple spikes with large clusters of blooms and dies back in winter, reemerging in spring. It is versatile for container gardens or landscape use.
Habranthus martinezii
Habranthus martinezii is a rain lily from northern Argentina, known for its light pink cups with dark green/purple bases. It flowers from mid-May to September and is drought tolerant, performing well in pots and gardens. This plant is self-seeding and compact, forming 8-inch clumps.
Agapanthus 'Little Blue Fountain'
Agapanthus 'Little Blue Fountain' is a semi-dwarf variety known for its deep blue cluster blooms that appear from mid-spring through summer. It grows 16-18 inches tall and features evergreen, grass-like foliage. This plant is tolerant of coastal climates, drought, and heat.
Galanthus nivalis
Galanthus nivalis, commonly known as snowdrop, is a perennial plant native to Europe and naturalized in parts of North America. It blooms early in spring with white bell-shaped flowers tipped in green. This plant is known for forming carpets of white in woodland gardens and is tolerant of both acidic and alkaline soils.
Zephyranthes rosea
Zephyranthes rosea, native to Peru and Colombia, is a tender rain lily that blooms after heavy rains. It features funnel-shaped bright pink flowers and glossy green foliage. This plant is cultivated as an ornamental and used in folk medicine.
Agapanthus 'Ever White'
Agapanthus 'Ever White' is a semi-evergreen plant with globular clusters of white flowers that bloom from spring to summer. It has a naturally clumping habit and prefers part sun and well-drained soil.
Zephyranthes candida
Zephyranthes candida, also known as the rain lily, is native to South America and features deep glossy green leaves with erect white flowers. It blooms in late summer and performs best in full sun to part shade with medium wet soil. This semi-evergreen plant is propagated by dividing bulbs or offsets.
Allium sativum
This large garlic cultivar was discovered on the Colville Native American Reservation and has a robust flavor that is not overwhelmingly spicy. It matures in mid-season, producing large, white and purple-blotched bulbs with 8-20 cloves per bulb, and can be stored for up to 10 months.
Hymenocallis harrisiana
Hymenocallis harrisiana, known as the Spider Lily, originates from swampy areas around Mexico City. It features grey-green basal foliage and blooms with white-petalled flowers in late July. This fast-multiplying plant forms tight clumps and is ideal for bog and rain gardens.
Crinum americanum
Crinum americanum is an aquatic plant native to North America and parts of the Caribbean, known for its white spider-like flowers with red anthers. It grows in still water habitats and spreads by thick underground rhizomes. The plant prefers to be grown in water for optimal flowering and has broad strap-like leaves. Its unique flowers and aquatic nature make it an interesting addition to water gardens.
Agapanthus 'Neverland'
This plant produces clusters of lilac blue buds that open to sky blue blooms with six rounded petals. It has variegated foliage with golden hues and a compact, clumping habit. It is heat and drought tolerant and hardy from USDA Zones 8-11. It prefers partial sun and is tolerant of most soil types.
Zephyranthes minuta
Zephyranthes minuta, also known as the dwarf Mexican rain lily, is native to regions like San Luis Potosi, Michoacan, and Puebla. It produces upfacing white flowers sometimes tinged with pink, forming a 1-foot wide clump. The plant's 12-inch tall stalks bear 3-inch rose-pink flowers that bloom all summer, with up to 20 flowers open at once, making it a vibrant addition to gardens.
Lycoris radiata
Lycoris radiata, often called the Red Spider Lily, is a bulbous perennial native to East Asia, including China and Japan. It is known for its vibrant red, spidery flowers that bloom in late summer or early autumn, often after heavy rainfall. The plant's foliage emerges after flowering and remains green throughout winter. This deer-resistant plant is suitable for rock gardens and is naturalized in parts of the southern United States. The bulbs contain toxic alkaloids but also have medicinal properties, including potential uses in Alzheimer's treatment.
Allium cepa
The Allium cepa, known as an Italian heirloom onion, is a unique torpedo-type red onion with a sweet flavor, ideal for roasting and grilling. Its wine-colored, flattened globes measure about 1 inch high and 2 to 3 inches in diameter. This intermediate-day onion is best suited for latitudes 32-42 and is resistant to pink root. It produces large, easy-to-peel bulbs with white flesh and straw-colored skin, yielding up to a pound per bulb. The onion is not recommended for cold climates but thrives in southern states from fall to spring. It is a cross between a shallot and an onion, known in France as Cuisse de Poulet du Poitou, and is recognized for its sweet, mild flavor and resistance to bolting.
Crinum thaianum
Crinum thaianum, also known as the Thai onion plant, is a unique aquatic plant native to Thailand's Ranong and Phang Nga Provinces. It thrives in flowing streams, with long leaves that reach the water's surface. The plant is known for its large, showy white flowers and its ability to oxygenate water and absorb ammonia, making it a valuable addition to aquariums. Unfortunately, it is endangered due to habitat destruction and lacks legal protection. It can grow up to 60 inches long and is propagated through daughter bulbs.
Boophone haemanthoides
Boophone haemanthoides is a bulb-forming herb native to Namibia and the Cape Provinces of South Africa. It features ornamental leaf fans and produces a large umbel of pink flowers. This plant requires a dry summer dormancy period and thrives in sandy, well-drained soil.
Galanthus woronowii
Galanthus woronowii is a bulbous plant known for its bright green leaves and distinctive white flowers. Native to the Caucasus and northeastern Turkey, it features leaves that can grow up to 16 inches long. The plant is often confused with other Galanthus species but is distinguished by its smaller green marks on the inner tepals and brighter green foliage. It blooms solitary flowers on a leafless stem, with outer tepals longer than the inner ones. The plant has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit, highlighting its appeal in gardens. It thrives in part sun to light shade and is a popular choice for winter flowering gardens. Its green seed capsules contain brown seeds, adding to its ornamental value. This perennial is also deer resistant, making it a resilient choice for various garden settings.
Allium altaicum
Allium altaicum is a perennial plant native to Central Asia, forming 1.5-foot tall by 3-foot wide clumps. It features widely inflated blue leaves and 30-inch tall stalks topped with 2-inch balls of white flowers. This plant thrives in dry, well-drained sites and is considered a possible progenitor of the green bunching onion. Its unique foliage and flowers make it a striking addition to rock gardens.
Agapanthus africanus
Agapanthus africanus is an evergreen shrub with lush blue blooms in late spring, native to South Africa. It thrives in full sun to part shade and is deer resistant, making it a popular choice for warm winter regions.
Nothoscordum montevidense
Nothoscordum montevidense is a rock garden plant with narrow thread-like foliage and clusters of small yellow flowers in spring and late summer. It is not considered weedy and reportedly has a lemon fragrance, adding a pleasant aroma to garden spaces.
Agapanthus 'Queen Mum'
Agapanthus 'Queen Mum' is a semi-dwarf variety known for its striking clusters of trumpet-shaped white blooms with blue throats. This semi-evergreen plant blooms from spring into summer and features thick, straplike foliage. It grows to a height and width of 1 to 1.5 feet and has a natural clumping habit. Hardy in USDA Zones 8-10, it can withstand temperatures down to 10°F when established. 'Queen Mum' prefers full sun to part shade and requires regular watering during its first growing season, with supplementary water in extreme heat.
Zephyranthes citrina
Zephyranthes citrina is a bulbous plant native to Mexico, known for its lemon-yellow, funnel-shaped flowers. It blooms from midsummer to early fall and thrives in natural grasslands and gardens, tolerating poor soils and droughts.
Zephyranthes chlorosolen
Zephyranthes chlorosolen, also known as Rain Lily, is a geophytic perennial native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. It produces creamy white cup-shaped flowers that open in the late afternoon, releasing a delightful aroma. This plant grows up to 15 inches tall and features narrow olive drab foliage. Zephyranthes chlorosolen is well-suited for rain gardens and adds a touch of elegance to garden spaces.
Zephyranthes lindleyana 'Puerto Pink'
Zephyranthes lindleyana 'Puerto Pink' is a drought-tolerant plant that produces pink goblet-shaped flowers on 8-inch stems. Blooming from late April through May, it goes dormant in dry weather, with leaves returning after rain. This plant is propagated from an original 1994 collection in Puerto Purificacion, Tamaulipas, Mexico, and is a unique addition to any garden.