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

Zephyranthesmesochloa

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Zephyranthes (ze-fi-RANTH-eez)
Species
mesochloa (mess-oh-KLOH-a)
Synonym
Amaryllis mesochloa
Zephyranthes acuminata
Zephyranthes bakeriana
Zephyranthes entreriana
Zephyranthes flavescens
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
under 6 in. (15 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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
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)
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Houston, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Pikesville, MD (Zone 7a) | May 2023 | positive

I have two pot-bound groups of these and they over-winter indoors. They stay green all winter, but never even bloom until they are out on...Read More

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

Identified by Herbert 1830; occurs widespread and is native to Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay. This species is somewhat frost s...Read More

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

Zephyrantes is fairly tender to severe winter conditions. It is only hardy in U.S. zones 9 -11. Bulbs should be planted at a depth whe...Read More

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