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Habranthus Species, Fairy Lily, Rain Lily, Rainlily, Zephyr Lily

Habranthuslongifolius

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Family

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

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Genus

Habranthus (ha-BRAN-thus)

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Species

longifolius (lon-jee-FOH-lee-us)

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Synonym

Zephyranthes aurea

Zephyranthes longifolia

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 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)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

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smiln32

Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | December 2004 | neutral

This species of Zephyrantes is fairly tender to severe winter conditions. Bulbs should be planted at a depth where the "neck" is just un...Read More

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