Habranthus Species, Rain Lily, Rainlily

Habranthuscaeruleus

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Habranthus (ha-BRAN-thus)
Species
caeruleus (see-ROO-lee-us)
Synonym
Zephyranthes caerulea
Sun Exposure
Hardiness
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)
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Light Blue
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Native to parts of Brazil and Argentina; the flowers are solitary and pinkish-blue, a rare plant.

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