Family: Amaryllidaceae
(am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee) Genus: Zephyranthes (ze-fi-RANTH-eez) Species: drummondii (drum-AWN-dee-eye)
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Category BulbsPerennials Water Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingSun Exposure Sun to Partial ShadeFoliage HerbaceousSmooth Foliage Color UnknownHeight 6-12 in. (15-30 cm)12-18 in. (30-45 cm) Spacing 3-6 in. (7-15 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)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) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger Parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedBloom Color White/Near WhiteBloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsFlowers are fragrant Bloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Winter/Early SpringMid Spring Late Spring/Early Summer Other details UnknownSoil 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-patentedPropagation Methods By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)From seed; direct sow after last frost Seed Collecting Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds |