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

Family: Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Zephyranthes (ze-fi-RANTH-eez)
Species: minuta (min-YOO-tuh)

Synonym:Zephyranthes grandiflora

Synonym:Zephyranthes nervosa

Category

Bulbs

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Unknown

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)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Pink

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Unknown

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

Non-patented

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