(Rhodophiala bifida)

Tough as nails fall blooming miniature amaryllid from Argentina. Zone 7.

Flowers: Clusters of blood red miniature amaryllis flowers on naked stems around August or September after a rain.

Foliage: Dark green, narrow foliage during the fall, winter, and spring.

Dormant in summer like a Lycoris.

Exposure: Full sun or deciduous shade. Acid or alkaline soils.

Water: Moist in winter. Dry during the summer dormancy. Requires no irrigation.

Habit: Herbaceous perennial to one foot.

Uses: Bedding, perennial border, naturalizing, etc...

Notes: A German-Texas heirloom plant frequent around Central Texas. Never requires dividing.