Zephyranthes, Fairy Lily, Rain Lily, Rainlily, Zephyr Lily 'Libra'

Zephyranthes

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Zephyranthes (ze-fi-RANTH-eez)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
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
Pale Pink
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
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
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
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; 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:

Hobe Sound, Florida

Winter Springs, Florida

Zephyrhills, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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Winter Springs, FL (Zone 9b) | June 2011 | positive

These wonderful flowers have been in my garden for over ten years, rewarding me with pale pink flowers all spring and summer until the fi...Read More

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Allthingsplants, FL (Zone 8b) | June 2010 | positive

Wonderful for xeriscaping! Plant it in the blazing sun in your driest spot. When it rains it will reward you in a few days with the most ...Read More

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