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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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    Rhodophiala bifida

    aka Hippeastrum advenum, Oxblood Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 10"-15"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Rhodophiala bifida flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Hippeastrum 'Voodoo'

    aka Naughty Lady Amaryllis

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7b-12

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular
    • dry in winter
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Hippeastrum 'Voodoo' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Hippeastrum reticulatum v. striatifolium

    aka Hippeastrum striatifolium v. reticulata, Succulent Amaryllis

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 10"-15"

    Width: 6"-18"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Hippeastrum reticulatum v. striatifolium flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Hippeastrum x johnsonii

    aka Amaryllis x johnsonii, Hardy Amaryllis, St. Joseph's Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 12"-36"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Hippeastrum x johnsonii flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Hippeastrum 'Susan'

    aka Susan Amaryllis

    Plant Type

    Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 20"-24"

    Width: 6"-24"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • high - regular
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Hippeastrum 'Susan' flower by Leafari
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