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Zephyranthesmoctezumae

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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
moctezumae (mok-tee-ZOOM-ay)
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Synonym
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 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
Pale Pink
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

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Other details

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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
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Barbourville, Kentucky

Houston, Texas

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west Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | October 2006 | positive

Identified by Howard in 1996 and native to the tropical riverbanks in Mexico. Small, flesh-pink flowers turn paler with age.

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