Amaryllis (Hippeastrum hybrid)

Pronunciation:	hip-e-AST-rum
Alternative botanical names:	none
Alternative common names:	none
Family:	Amaryllidaceae
Native to:	South America
USDA zones:	9-10
Sunset zones:	19, 21-24
Hardy to:	unknown
Exposure:	sun
Water:	withhold water in fall
Height x width:	14" x 6"
Flowers in:	Spring
Colors:	bright red, white, pink
Fragrance:	none
Additional comments:	Amaryllis are my favorite bulb. They have several large flowers at the end of a 18" to 24' stem. These bulbs make excellent container plants. While they can be grown outdoors in this region, they are grown in most areas as a house plant.