amaryllis (hippeastrum): the queen of bulbous plants

there are several plants commonly known as amaryllis. usually this name refers to the members of the genus hippeastrum. but there is a “true” amaryllis (amaryllis belladonna), which is also known as belladonna lily. they are all belonging to the amaryllidaceae family.

the approx. 90 hippeastrum species are native to middle and south america. amaryllis belladonna is from south africa. it’s the only member of its genus.

there is a wide range of hippeastrum cultivars available. blooming in nearly every color you want.

amaryllis “papilio butterfly”