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

Zephyranthesbella

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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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Species

bella (BEL-luh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

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

Pink

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

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smiln32

Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | August 2002 | neutral

Among the smallest of Mexican species. Thrives in dry, rocky hillsides in full sun, in rocky, gravel soil. Prefers desert conditions.

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

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