Rhodophiala Species, Mountain Ananuca, Wild Amaryllis
Rhodophialarhodolirion

Synonym:Amaryllis rhodolirion

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Bulbs

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
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)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
White/Near White
Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing the bulb's scales
By scoring the base of the bulb to promote new bulblets
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
From bulbils

Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored