Indian Paintbrush
Castilleja indivisa
Spring
Hippeastrum cultivars
Large, trumpet-shaped flowers on tall, thick stems. Holiday favorite. Multiple blooms per stem. Dramatic size and colors. Popular as potted bulbs that can be cut.
Winter, Spring
Temperate
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Stays fresh for 7 to 14 days
when properly cared for
Most amaryllis have no fragrance
Contains lycorine alkaloid. Bulbs are most toxic. Causes vomiting, drooling, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Can be fatal to cats in large amounts.
Despite being called amaryllis, most are actually Hippeastrum species
A single bulb can produce up to 4 stems with 3-6 flowers each
Named after a shepherdess in Greek poetry who loved a shepherd named Alteo
The largest amaryllis bulbs are called "Dutch Master" and can be fist-sized
The flowers we call amaryllis are mostly Hippeastrum species native to South America, particularly Peru and Brazil. Dutch traders brought them to Europe in the 18th century. The name comes from Greek mythology - a shepherdess named Amaryllis pricked her heart to create a red flower to win her love's heart.
Euphorbia pulcherrima
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