Zephyranthes rosea

Also Known As

Zephyranthes 'Rosea'
Pink Rain Lily
Pink Rainlily
Rosea Rain Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 6"

planting zones

7a-11

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Zephyranthes rosea plant details

Zephyranthes rosea is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Zephyranthes rosea

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, dwarf, easy-to-grow, fall color, fragrant, rock garden, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Zephyranthes rosea

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zephyranthes rosea or Cuban zephyr lily has narrow foliage that gives rise to beautiful pink flowers in summer and fall. In their natural habitats rain lilies are famous for blooming after heavy rains. Z. rosea is native to the Caribbean including Cuba and Puerto Rico. Despite its tropical range, this species is proving hardy in zone 7 with protection. Also easy to grow in containers. In colder regions bring pots into a frost-free area and allow to go dormant until spring.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

There are two similar pink flowering types of rain lilies. These are the ones with the slightly wider petals and fragrant flowers. While they're only 5-6" tall, they naturalize and spread to form blankets of pink that appear after late summer rains and make quite a statement.

By: Leafari

These beautiful pink Rain Lilies have a sweet, chocolate-like scent! Zephyranthus are Amaryllis relatives native to the Americas. Great outdoors in the south, excellent for indoor pots and plants. Tollerates any soil type. EASY to grow. Blooms several times each summer, after heavy rains (hence their common name "Rain Lily"). Winter hardy in zones 8-11, elsewhere grow in pots or dig and store for the winter. Bulbs are full size but naturally small. Photo courtesy of Erv Evans, NC State University. Thanks!