Pyrolirion Species, Fairy Lily, Rain Lily, Rainlily, Zephyr Lily
Pyrolirionboliviense

Family: Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Pyrolirion (py-ro-LIR-ee-on)
Species: boliviense (boh-liv-ee-EN-see)

Synonym:Habranthus viridiluteus

Synonym:Pyrolirion xiphopetalum

Synonym:Zephyranthes boliviensis

Synonym:Zephyranthes viridilutea

Synonym:Zephyranthes xiphopetala

Category
Bulbs
Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

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)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details

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)
From bulbils

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds