Hippeastrum johnsonii Veronica make that regular supports for

make that regular supports for the crinum

white throat poking out between the evergreen foliage

rumored to be a product of experimental radiation

a true Southern passalong collectable

spiny trunk is indistinguishable from the rigid

Hippeastrum johnsonii Veronica make that regular supports forThe origin of this coveted first hybrid amaryllis from circa 1800 has been debated for years but is most often regarded as the result of a cross of Hippeastrum reginae and Hippeastrum vittatum. The result is an amazingly hardy amaryllis, known as Hippeastrum x johnsonii, with reports indicating hardiness of Zone 5. The broad green foliage takes on a delightful coppery hue in full sun. In early May, the fast multiplying, deer resistant clumps of