Zephyranthes, Queen's Rain Lily, Rainlily 'Valles Yellow'

Zephyranthesreginae

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Zephyranthes (ze-fi-RANTH-eez)
Species
reginae (ree-JIN-ay-ee)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 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)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Coral/Apricot
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
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
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

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

Houston, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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J
Collierville, TN | September 2018 | positive

Zephyranthes Reginae 'Valles Yellow' is growing well in my zone 7b garden. Love its repeat blooms.

B
Rancho Santa Rita, TX (Zone 8a) | May 2009 | neutral

This rain lily cultivar was discovered in the region around Ciuded Valles, Tamailipas, Mexico, where it is native.

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

This species was first identified by Howard and Ogden in 1990 and is native to northeastern Mexico. It is a prolific bloomer with showy, ...Read More

M
| February 2003 | positive

This is a very prolific yellow Zeph. Easy from freshly collected seed. The color is lighter than Z. citrina, and fades.

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