Zephyranthes, Fairy Lily, Sunset Rain Lily, Rainlily, Zephyr Lily 'Sunset Strain'

Zephyranthes

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Zephyranthes (ze-fi-RANTH-eez)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Textured
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)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
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)
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after 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:

Palm Harbor, Florida

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Liberty, North Carolina

Dickinson, Texas

Missouri City, Texas

Spring, Texas

Tuscola, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Palm Harbor, FL (Zone 9b) | May 2009 | positive

This plant spreads by seeds rapidly in our west central FL sandy soil. From one plant three years ago, I have 50+ growing in my front flo...Read More

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| March 2003 | positive

This came plant came from nursery stock. Has interesting color, dark in bud, even reddish, but opens paler and fades. It sets seeds prol...Read More

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