Zephyranthes Species, Fairy Lily, Rain Lily, Rainlily, Zephyr Lily

Zephyranthesmacrosiphon

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Zephyranthes (ze-fi-RANTH-eez)
Species
macrosiphon (mak-roh-SY-fon)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Homestead, Florida

Miami, Florida

Houston, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Richland, MI (Zone 5b) | June 2008 | positive

I've grown my rain lilies in pots outside, in full Miami sun. They gave a spectacular show during the last two summers. Beautiful delicat...Read More

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west Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | October 2006 | positive

This bulb was first identified by Baker in 1881 and is often confused with Zephyranthes grandiflora; but, it blooms much more often and h...Read More

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Jonesboro, AR | May 2005 | positive

This is an exceptional species from Mexico. A pot of bulbs in full bloom with 70 flowers in an 10" azalea pot is a sight to remember! P...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | December 2004 | neutral

Bulbs should be planted at a depth where the "neck" is just under the soil line. It is not particular about soil types. Prefers full su...Read More

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| March 2003 | positive

This species is next best thing to Z gradiflora if you want fertility. The flowers are somewhat smaller, but open wide, and repeat well ...Read More

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