Zephyranthes, Fairy Lily, Rain Lily, Rainlily, Zephyr Lily 'Ruth Page'

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
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
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)
Bloom Color
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid 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)
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:

Queen Creek, Arizona

Austin, Texas

Houston, Texas

Manor, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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west Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | March 2007 | positive

First Rain Lily to bloom here (3/17/2007) this year. Definitely a deep pink, not a pale pink. Good size blooms--great garden performer. A...Read More

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