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    Hippeastrum evansiae

    Also Known As

    • Evan's Yellow Amaryllis

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 12"-16"
    • W: 3"-12"

    planting zones

    • 8b-11

    Hippeastrum evansiae plant details

    Hippeastrum evansiae is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer flowers emerge. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in alkaline and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hippeastrum evansiae

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: amaryllidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 3 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 16 IN - tall
    Uses: rare

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hippeastrum evansiae

    USDA Zones: 8b - 11
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: alkaline and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A rare find! Large primrose yellow spidery trumpets top the sturdy 16" stalks in early spring before the typical strap-like foliage emerges. This unusual Amaryllis species is rhizomatous as well as bulbous and will produce a wonderful colony of plants. Provide good drainage.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Hippeastrum evansiae plant

    How to Grow Hippeastrum evansiae

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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