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

Zephyranthes

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Family

Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Zephyranthes (ze-fi-RANTH-eez)

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Synonym

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

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)

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

Bloom Time

Mid Fall

Foliage

Herbaceous

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Seed Collecting

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

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Fruit Size

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Days to Maturity

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Usage

Disease Resistance

Leaf Type

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Other details

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Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

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

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Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

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Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

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Foliage Habit

Ploidy

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aprilwillis

Missouri City, TX (Zone 9a) | July 2006 | positive

This rain lily has a beautiful, cream flower. Excellent pots or in the ground.

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