Summary: Amaryllis belladonna is a bulbous member of the Amaryllidaceae family native to South Africa.

Botanical name: Amaryllis belladonna L. Family: Amaryllidaceae Origin: South Africa Common name: amaryllis, belladonna Hardiness: -12°C for short periods. Normally, bulbs are planted flush with the ground, except in frosty regions below -8°C. They should then be planted deeper. Amaryllis belladonna is a bulb of the Amaryllidaceae family native to South Africa. Foliage appears in autumn until late spring, when it dries out. Foliage-free flowering takes place in late summer, in August or September. Inflorescences are 75 cm high. All parts of the plant are toxic. It needs well-drained soil.