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

This species was first identified by Howard and Ogden in 1990 and is native to northeastern Mexico. This species blooms about two months ...Read Moreearlier than Zephyranthes reginae in my garden and long before Zephyranthes citrina. The robust flowers are light yellow, do not fade in color on subsequent days, the leaves are wider, glossy, and tinted purple at their base. Simply stunning in bud form! It prefers full/partial sun, medium moisture levels, and is a vigorous grower and seed producer. Recommended for growing in zones 8-10. Like all of Howard's introductions--they make superb garden plants!

The plants of this species that I purchased as nursery grown stock are INDEED distinct and wonderful as compared to Z citrina. They are ...Read Morethe earliest yellow (lemon) zeph I grow and so far have the record for repeat bloom of all the species I grow. The color does NOT fade significantly which is delightful. It is very self fertile and apparently cross fertile as well. Excellent.