Plants in family amaryllidaceae
Lycoris caldwellii 'Eye Scream'
Lycoris caldwellii 'Eye Scream' is a hybrid plant known for its spring-foliaged growth and late August emergence. It features 30-inch tall spikes with flowers that have ruffled petals, transitioning from yellow to white with a yellow center. This plant is drought-tolerant and attracts butterflies, thriving in USDA zones 4 to 8.
Crinum herbertii 'Montgomery Nana'
Crinum herbertii 'Montgomery Nana' is a hybrid plant known for its 30-inch tall scapes and clusters of burgundy and white striped buds. It produces fragrant flowers with a central pink stripe, making it a striking addition to gardens. This plant is drought-tolerant and thrives in sun, adding both beauty and resilience to garden settings.
Crinum 'Merry Me Variabile Bulbispermum'
Crinum 'Merry Me Variabile Bulbispermum' is a hybrid with glaucous blue foliage and 3-foot tall spikes of light pink flowers striped with burgundy. It reblooms throughout the summer, adding a touch of elegance to gardens.
Lycoris rosea 'Pink Ribbons'
Lycoris rosea 'Pink Ribbons' is a Chinese hybrid known for its 15-inch tall stalks that bear up to seven small, frilly medium pink flowers. The foliage emerges in fall and goes dormant in mid-spring, making it a unique addition to gardens that enjoy seasonal changes.
Crinum 'Twelve Apostles'
Crinum 'Twelve Apostles' is known for its long, glaucous green leaves and 4.5-foot tall sturdy spikes. It produces large umbels of 11-13 musky-fragranced flowers that are white with a blush pinkish-purple exterior, blooming from mid-August. This plant's striking appearance and fragrance make it a standout in any garden.
Hippeastrum 'San Antonio Rose'
Hippeastrum 'San Antonio Rose' is a dwarf amaryllis hybrid with narrow leaves and mid-sized rosy pink flowers that bloom in July and August. This plant is noted for its virus resistance and dark red midveins on the leaf backs, making it a unique addition to any garden.
Tulbaghia violacea 'Ashanti'
Tulbaghia violacea 'Ashanti' is a stunning plant with lavender blossoms that are not only beautiful but also edible. It has a non-invasive clumping growth habit and is deer resistant, making it a practical choice for gardens. The plant emits a light garlic fragrance and attracts butterflies and pollinators. It thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, requiring minimal care, which makes it an easy-to-maintain addition to any garden.
Crinum 'Fragrant Lady'
Crinum 'Fragrant Lady' is a hybrid plant introduced by Marcelle Sheppard, featuring glossy green foliage and 3-foot tall spikes of fragrant white flowers with faint pink tips in early July. This plant is drought-tolerant and thrives in full sun to part sun, making it a versatile choice for various garden settings.
Hymenocallis liriosme 'Rayville'
Hymenocallis liriosme 'Rayville' is a US native plant discovered in 1951, found in ditches and swamps from east Texas to Alabama. It features glossy hippeastrum-like leaves and short flowering stalks with nocturnally fragrant, white-cupped flowers with bright yellow throats. This plant is easy to grow in average to slightly moist soil and adds a touch of elegance to gardens with its unique blooms.
Crinum 'Alamo Village'
Crinum 'Alamo Village' is a fast-growing plant with glossy, light green foliage and 4-foot tall stalks bearing large, fragrant flowers. The flowers emerge as magenta buds and open to near white with a maroon blush, with up to 18 flowers on a single spike. This plant is suggested to have Crinum americanum as a parent and is known for its striking appearance and fragrance.
Narcissus 'Shrike'
Narcissus 'Shrike' is a miniature daffodil variety known for its yellow blooms and cold tolerance in zones 3-8. This plant grows about 8 inches tall and is resistant to deer and rodents, making it a reliable choice for naturalizing in gardens. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and requires well-drained soil, with deadheading recommended after blooming to maintain its appearance.
Crinum hildebrandtii 'Spring Starburst'
Crinum hildebrandtii 'Spring Starburst' is a striking plant native to Madagascar and the Comoros Islands, forming a symmetrical clump with very dark green foliage. It produces cinnamon-burgundy spikes and pure white, fragrant flowers in May and June, making it a standout in any garden.
Allium sativum 'Romanian Red'
Allium sativum 'Romanian Red' is a porcelain garlic variety known for its large, dense bulbs with 4 to 5 cloves each. It has a hot and pungent flavor and is valued for its good storage capability, making it a popular choice for culinary use.
Allium 'Medusa'
Allium 'Medusa' is a clump-forming perennial known for its eye-catching architectural form and purple pom-pom flowers that attract butterflies and pollinators. It features narrow, gray-green foliage that twists at the end and is drought-tolerant once established. This plant thrives in sun-soaked spots or partial shade.
Zephyranthes 'Floating Clouds'
Zephyranthes 'Floating Clouds' is an evergreen rain lily with 6-inch tall stalks and pure white, lightly fragrant flowers that open at night. It is low maintenance and winter-hardy in zone 7, thriving in sunny, frost-free locations.
Tulbaghia violacea 'Savanna Lightning'
Tulbaghia violacea 'Savanna Lightning' is a mounded, grass-like evergreen perennial with pure white, waxy blooms that last for months. It features bold, strappy, bright blue-green leaves and is native to South Africa. This plant is durable once established, tolerates partial shade, and is deer resistant, making it a versatile addition to gardens.
Habranthus tubispathus
Habranthus tubispathus, a unique form of the Texas copper lily, is native to South America. It features fleshy pink flowers with darker veining that emerge in midsummer. This plant is well-suited for sunny rock gardens, adding a touch of elegance with its narrow green foliage and tiny bulbs.
Allium thunbergii 'White Flower Form'
Allium thunbergii 'White Flower Form' is a perennial with narrow onion-like foliage that forms a 1-foot wide mound. It produces 1-inch white flower balls in October, adding a touch of elegance to fall gardens. This plant is known for attracting butterflies and is resistant to rabbits.
Narcissus papyraceus
Narcissus papyraceus, commonly known as paperwhite, is a fall-planted bulb that blooms in early winter when forced. It produces fragrant, creamy white flowers and grows 12-18 inches tall. Suitable for USDA zones 8-10, it thrives in full sun outdoors or bright indirect sunlight indoors and attracts butterflies and bees.
Crinum 'Wading Pool'
Crinum 'Wading Pool' is a hybrid plant with large, outfacing white flowers on 30-inch tall spikes. The flowers are pale pink in bud, and the plant is a slightly smaller version of Crinum 'Moorish Harem'. It adds elegance to gardens with its striking blooms.
Agapanthus 'Wavy Navy'
Agapanthus 'Wavy Navy' is a perennial with very wide, strap-like green leaves forming a 20-inch tall clump. It produces large balls of dark blue flowers in late summer, adding vibrant color to garden landscapes. This plant thrives in sunny areas and is well-suited for rain gardens.
Crinum 'Gonzalez'
Crinum 'Gonzalez' is a hybrid plant resulting from a cross between Crinum scabrum and Crinum erubescens. It produces 2-foot tall spikes of fragrant white flowers with a faint pink blush in mid-August. This plant is drought-tolerant and thrives in sunny locations, making it suitable for rain and bog gardens.
Narcissus 'Golden Ducat'
Narcissus 'Golden Ducat' is a cold-hardy perennial with double yellow blooms that are sweetly scented. It is low maintenance, deer and rodent resistant, and thrives in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil, flowering in early spring.
Hippeastrum 'Double Elvas'
Hippeastrum 'Double Elvas' is a winter-blooming perennial bulb with striking white blooms accented by red feathering. It features double layers of angular petals and thrives in USDA zones 9-11. This plant is pollinator-friendly and suitable for use as cut flowers.
Allium 'Gladiator'
Allium 'Gladiator' is a striking perennial known for its tall, round purple-red blooms that attract butterflies and bees. Growing up to 4 feet tall, this plant thrives in USDA zones 4-9 and prefers full sun with well-drained soil. Its grassy mounds of green onion-like foliage add texture to gardens, making it a popular choice for pollinator-friendly landscapes. Its low-maintenance nature and vibrant blooms make it a favorite among gardeners.
Lycoris rosea 'Satsumhiryu'
Lycoris rosea 'Satsumhiryu' is a Japanese selection known for its flaming red flowers with blue tips that bloom in mid-August. The plant grows on 21-inch tall stalks, with foliage emerging in mid-October and persisting through winter. It adds a vibrant splash of color to gardens during the late summer.
Hippeastrum 'Gervase'
Hippeastrum 'Gervase' is a tropical flowering bulb known for its enormous trumpet-shaped blooms with rosy-red petals streaked with pink and white. It features bright green, strappy leaves and can be forced indoors for winter decoration. Suitable for USDA zones 9 to 10, it prefers full sun outdoors or bright indirect light indoors. The plant dislikes soggy soil and offers long-lasting blooms, making it a dramatic and colorful choice for both indoor and outdoor settings.