Plants in family amaryllidaceae
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.
Crinum hildebrandtii 'Pinwheel'
Crinum hildebrandtii 'Pinwheel' is a striking plant with very dark green foliage and 3-foot tall burgundy spikes of pure white, sweetly fragrant flowers in May and June. It forms a 30-inch tall by 4-foot wide clump, making it a standout in any garden setting.
Zephyranthes 'Big Dude'
Zephyranthes 'Big Dude' is a hybrid rain lily with 4-inch wide flowers featuring white petals and a faint pink blush. It blooms after summer rain and is low maintenance, thriving in sunny locations and winter-hardy in zone 7.
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.
Allium 'Pink Feathers'
Allium 'Pink Feathers' is a drought-tolerant plant that forms a 20-inch wide clump over ten years. It features glossy green, slightly twisted leaves and deer-resistant, light lavender flower spheres. This plant is easy to grow and thrives in full sun.
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.
Allium senescens 'Blue Eddy'
Allium senescens 'Blue Eddy' is a dwarf perennial with a unique swirling habit and pencil-thin, powder-blue leaves. Standing at just 4 inches tall, it produces light lavender-pink flowers in September and October. This plant is deer-resistant and attracts butterflies, making it a charming addition to sunny garden spots. Its compact size and distinctive foliage make it ideal for rock gardens or as an edging plant.
Narcissus 'Professor Einstein'
Narcissus 'Professor Einstein' is a large cupped daffodil introduced in 1946, featuring pure-white petals and a blazing orange corona. This fragrant, mid-spring bloomer grows well in partial sun and full sun, adding a vibrant touch to gardens with its striking color contrast.
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.
Allium sativum 'Musik Porcelain'
Allium sativum 'Musik Porcelain' is a type of hardneck garlic known for its large cloves and medium spiciness. It features smooth, tightly wrapped bulbs and is particularly hardy, thriving in zones 3-9. This variety is ideal for cooler climates and is best planted in the fall for an early summer harvest. It is renowned for its rich musky flavor and excellent storage capabilities, lasting 7-9 months. The plant matures in about 290 days and typically produces 4-5 cloves per bulb.
Allium sativum 'Montana Zemo'
Allium sativum 'Montana Zemo' is a porcelain type garlic known for its large, dense white bulbs containing 4-7 large cloves each. It offers a buttery, nutty, rich flavor when cooked and was developed in Northwestern Montana. This garlic variety can be stored for up to 6 months, making it a practical choice for culinary use.
Crinum herbertii 'Pats Herbertia'
Crinum herbertii 'Pats Herbertia' is a hybrid plant known for its large clumps of glaucous foliage and impressive flower spikes reaching up to 5 feet tall. The flowers are white with pink stripes, adding a striking visual element to gardens. This plant is a cross between Crinum bulbispermum and Crinum x herbertii, and it sets viable seeds. It is drought-tolerant and attracts hummingbirds, making it a vibrant addition to any garden. The plant thrives in sunny locations and can tolerate a range of soil conditions.
Lycoris rosea 'Tomato Soup'
Lycoris rosea 'Tomato Soup' features 20-inch tall cinnamon/green stalks with brilliant scarlet buds that develop lavender blue tips as they age. The foliage emerges in early October and persists all winter, making it a unique addition to gardens.
Allium stipitatum 'Mount Everest'
Allium stipitatum 'Mount Everest' is a hardy perennial bulb known for its massive round heads of white florets. It features extremely tall, showy stalks that are perfect for containers and floral bouquets. This plant thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and moderate moisture, and is seldom bothered by deer. Its blooms last for weeks and naturalize over time, adding vertical interest to garden borders.
Zephyranthes 'Krakatau'
Zephyranthes 'Krakatau' is a striking bulbous plant known for its bright reddish-orange flowers that transition to a peachy hue on the second day. It blooms from mid-July through summer, reaching about 10 inches in height with 2-inch wide flowers. This low-maintenance plant is winter-hardy in USDA zone 7 and warmer, thriving in sunny locations with average moisture. It responds to rain with a burst of blooms and can be easily grown from seed. The foliage can be trimmed back once it turns brown, and bulbs may need to be reset if they become crowded.
Crinum 'Lil Stinker'
Crinum 'Lil Stinker' is a hybrid plant with glossy 3.5-foot long leaves and 3-foot tall scapes. It produces clusters of 12-16 flowers that open buttery yellow and age to white with a yellow throat. The flowers open nocturnally, adding a unique element to night gardens.
Lycoris rosea 'Pink A Blue'
Lycoris rosea 'Pink A Blue' is a striking hybrid with 18-inch tall stalks that bear dark pink buds tipped in blue. The spidery flowers open to reveal dark pink petals with blue tips, and the foliage emerges in October, persisting until spring. This plant is drought-tolerant and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a lovely addition to cottage and fairy gardens.
Lycoris sprengeri 'Blue Bell'
Lycoris sprengeri 'Blue Bell' is a bulbous plant with rich blue flowers featuring pink undertones, blooming in early to mid-August. Its foliage emerges in late February, adding a splash of color to gardens during the summer months.
Zephyranthes 'Abacos Apricot'
Zephyranthes 'Abacos Apricot' is a charming plant native to the Bahamas, known for its prolific offsetting clump and 8-inch tall flower spikes. The flowers are orange-red with a yellow center, changing to light pink on the second day. This low-maintenance plant is winter-hardy in zone 7 and warmer, responding to rain with a flush of blooms. It is easy to grow from seed and thrives in sunny locations with average moisture. 'Abacos Apricot' is a delightful addition to gardens, offering a dramatic display of blooms and a touch of tropical charm.
Zephyranthes 'Ruth Page'
Zephyranthes 'Ruth Page' is a hybrid plant known for its bright pink flowers that bloom from early summer until frost. It features flat green foliage and is winter-hardy in zone 7 and warmer. This low-maintenance plant prefers sunny locations and responds to rain with a flush of blooms. Its bulbs multiply rapidly, and it can be easily grown from seed.
Rhodophiala bifida 'Carmine Pink Forms'
Rhodophiala bifida 'Carmine Pink Forms' is a drought-tolerant plant known for its carmine-pink flowers on leafless stalks that rise to 15 inches. The glossy green leaves emerge after the flowers fade and remain through the winter months. This easy-to-grow plant is ideal for mass planting or as a specimen, adding vibrant color to gardens in late summer or early fall.
Crinum 'Bambino'
Crinum 'Bambino' is a hybrid plant known for its sturdy 3-foot tall stalks and large, lightly fragrant white flowers with a reddish stripe. It begins flowering in mid-May and continues throughout the summer, making it a long-lasting addition to gardens. This plant is a cross between Crinum bulbispermum and Crinum 'Pink Perfume'.
Agapanthus 'Elaine'
Agapanthus 'Elaine' is a vigorous grower introduced in 1990, known for its 3-foot tall clump of green strap-like leaves. It produces 50-inch stems of dark blue-violet flowers in midsummer, attracting hummingbirds. This plant is a striking addition to any garden.
Crinum 'Lolita'
Crinum 'Lolita' is a hybrid plant with 4-foot long glossy green foliage and 3.5-foot tall spikes. It produces up to 18 rosy-red fragrant flowers in summer, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. This plant is a vibrant addition to sunny gardens.
Crinum 'Long Shot'
Crinum 'Long Shot' is a hybrid plant known for its medium-sized clump and 3.5-foot tall scapes. It produces blush pink, fragrant flowers with long floral tubes and darker pink keels on petal backs. This plant blooms in late August and is drought-tolerant.
Hippeastrum johnsonii
Hippeastrum johnsonii, the first hybrid amaryllis, is known for its bright red trumpet flowers with a white star pattern. Hardy to Zone 5, it features broad green foliage with a coppery hue in full sun. This plant requires good drainage to enhance its hardiness and is a beautiful addition to gardens.
Narcissus 'Zinzi'
Narcissus 'Zinzi' is a butterfly daffodil with creamy yellowish-white saucers and orange-edged, bright yellow cups. It is a spring-flowering perennial bulb that is cold-hardy and low-maintenance, thriving in full sun or partial shade.
Crinum 'Carolina Beauty'
Crinum 'Carolina Beauty' is a striking plant with narrow glossy leaves and large bulbs. It produces fragrant pure white flowers on 3-foot tall spikes from late May to October. This deer and rabbit-resistant plant is well-suited for sun to part sun locations, adding elegance and fragrance to gardens.
Hippeastrum 'Black Pearl'
Hippeastrum 'Black Pearl' is known for its large burgundy-red blooms with a sheen and multiple buds per stem. These fast-growing bulbs prefer bright sunlight and are ideal for winter decor.