Zephyranthes, Fairy Lily, Sunset Rain Lily, Rainlily, Zephyr Lily 'Sunset Strain'

Zephyranthes

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Zephyranthes (ze-fi-RANTH-eez)
Synonym
Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Sun Exposure
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Danger
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)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Fruit Shape
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Fruit Size
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)
White/Near White
Fruit Colors
Late Summer/Early Fall
Growing Habit
Deciduous
Textured
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Disease Resistance
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Bulbs
Perennials
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
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Growth Rate
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Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

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

Palm Harbor, Florida

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Liberty, North Carolina

Dickinson, Texas

Missouri City, Texas

Spring, Texas

Tuscola, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Palm Harbor, FL (Zone 9b) | May 2009 | positive

This plant spreads by seeds rapidly in our west central FL sandy soil. From one plant three years ago, I have 50+ growing in my front flo...Read More

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| March 2003 | positive

This came plant came from nursery stock. Has interesting color, dark in bud, even reddish, but opens paler and fades. It sets seeds prol...Read More

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