Amaryllis formosissima
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Amaryllis formosissima, more commonly grown under the name Sprekelia formosissima ("Aztec lily" or "Jacobean lily"), is a bulbous plant native to Mexico, in the Amaryllidaceae family. It produces a single, spectacular, velvety red flower with narrow, reflexed petals reminiscent of an orchid, carried on a short stem in summer. It requires well-drained soil, full sun, and frost-free winter protection in cooler climates.
- Flowering height :0-15 cm
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