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

Zephyranthespulchella

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Zephyranthes (ze-fi-RANTH-eez)
Species
pulchella (pul-KEL-uh)
Synonym
Atamasco pulchella
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
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)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green
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)
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Houston, Texas

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| March 2003 | positive

This plant has slightly more color than Citrina, picking up some orange or red tints on the outside of the petals. Color will fade in hot...Read More

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