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

Family: Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Zephyranthes (ze-fi-RANTH-eez)
Cultivar: Aquarius

Category

Bulbs
Perennials

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

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

Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Mid Fall

Other details

Unknown

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

Propagation Methods

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

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