Bulb I.D.

Provided Information:

1. Photo:

2. Date: April
3. Location: Kingsland, GA
4. Plant type: Bulb
5. Environment: Home garden
6. Exposure: Filtered shade
7. Scent: none
8. Other:

Identification:

1. Name: Hippeastrum (Amaryllis)
2. Family: Amaryllidaceae
3. Origin: Central and South America
4. Random facts: Most of what are grown and sold commercially are known as "Dutch hybrids." These can be from any combination of species and are typically developed by hybridizers in America, Europe, or South Africa. This is a non-hardy bulb, and must be taken indoors in cold parts of the country. They are also commonly forced for indoor bloom during the winter holiday season. They come in a wide variety of colors; from white to orange, pink, red, or streaked.