This herbaceous bulbous perennial has a tufted growth habit with dark green strap-like leaves that appear during winter and the trumpet-like pink flowers appear in a cluster on a leafless scape during late summer.

Hardiness zones 8 to 10

Amaryllis belladonna is naturally found in South Africa growing in well drained, fertile moist light sandy to clay soils and is pH adaptable tolerating vey acidic to alkaline pH. It prefers a sunny to semi shaded wind protected position and is frost and drought resistant.

The Naked Lady is grown for its flowers and is planted in perennial borders in small or cottage gardens. It is suitable for coastal or low-mountain regions establishing in 2-4 years from division and is moderately long lived. It is also grown in patio pots or planter boxes for its fragrant flowers that may be cut and used in floral arrangements. In large gardens it is mass planted along borders for a floral display. ID 365

Amaryllis(ăm-a-RIS-lis) belladonna(bel-a-DON-a)

Amaryllidaceae(AM-ar-ee-LEE-da-AY-see-ee)