Aztec lily (Sprekelia formosissima)

Pronunciation:	sprek-KEEL-ee-uh
Alternative botanical names:	Amaryllis formosissima
Alternative common names:	Jacobean lily, St. James Lily
Family:	Amaryllidaceae
Native to:	Mexico
USDA zones:	8-10
Sunset zones:	9, 13-24
Hardy to:	unknown
Exposure:	sun
Water:	drought tolerant once established
Height x width:	14" x 6"
Flowers in:	Spring
Colors:	bright red
Fragrance:	none
Additional comments:	Sprekelias are closely related to amaryllis and are cared for in the same way. These bulbs make excellent container plants.