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

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
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 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)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
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; direct sow outdoors in fall
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:

Liberty, North Carolina

Tangent, Oregon

Geronimo, Texas

Houston, Texas

Manor, Texas

Mcallen, Texas

New Braunfels, Texas

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

A natural cross or hybrid from Cooperia pedunculata and a pink native Zephyranthes found in Tamaulipas Mexico. It was given the name Z. l...Read More

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