Hippeastrum, Amaryllis 'Lemon and Lime'

Hippeastrum

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hippeastrum (hip-ee-ASS-trum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
This plant is resistant to deer
Smooth
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Green
Pale Green
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Mid Fall
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

GARBERVILLE, California

Englewood, Florida

Ocala, Florida

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Collierville, Tennessee

Missouri City, Texas

Richmond, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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J
Collierville, TN | April 2021 | positive

It's blooming now in my 7b garden. Several blooms per stalk. Lovely green and white blooms.

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B
Palm Coast, FL (Zone 9a) | January 2007 | positive

just like its name, a pale lemon lime tint to the petals. a dutch miniature.

A
Missouri City, TX (Zone 9a) | September 2006 | positive

One of my favorites because the color is so unique. A little less vigorous than most of the others I have.

K
(Zone 8a) | December 2005 | positive

A very pretty miniature amaryllis with smaller, pale yellow/green flowers. Very strong and vigorous grower usually producing 2 or 3 flower stems.

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