ID needed

14 years ago

Hi, First time posting this forum.

Can someone ID these plants for me?

I was given these by a nieghboor of my parents a bit more than a year ago, They didn't know what they were. Early in the spring they grew long amerillis type leaves which died off after a few weeks. about 10 ten days ago a spike started to push up and now this is the flower(s).

If the pictures don't work try this link;

http://www.showmypix.com/Gal250_Misc._Plants.asp

Thanks a lot

Danny

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Comments (8)

dellis326 (Danny)
Original Author
14 years ago
OK I'll try that again.
coolplantsguy
14 years ago
I'm no bulb expert, but here's my guess(es): it looks like Amaryllis belladonna, maybe Nerine or possibly Crinum.
dellis326 (Danny)
Original Author
14 years ago
Thank you for you reply.
I did a google search and they do look like Amaryllis belladonna. On several sites it shows them as hardy to zone 7, These have survived many zone 5 (Chicago) winters. I guess I got lucky.

Thanks again
coolplantsguy
14 years ago
Well, if that's the case, I'm going to try it myself -- they are beautiful!
gardenlover25
14 years ago
So beautiful! I have also searched it from Google and the blooms are so adorable. Thanks for sharing.

Here is a link that might be useful: amaryllis belladonna
tsugajunkie z5 SE WI ♱
14 years ago
My guess is Lycoris squamigera. Hardy zone 5-10.

tj

Here is a link that might be useful: Surprise Lily/Naked Lily/Magic Lily
dellis326 (Danny)
Original Author
14 years ago
OK, Now I'm not sure what to think, They both look the same to me. I guess Lycoris would make more sence due to the hardiness zone but I really don't see much difference.

Thanks again
tsugajunkie z5 SE WI ♱
14 years ago
The Amaryllis will flower first, then get foliage, the Lycoris will get the foliage in spring and flower after the foliage is gone.

tj