Zephyranthes 'Snow White'

Also Known As

Cooperanthus 'Snow White'
Habranthus 'Snow White'
Rain Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 4"-12"

planting zones

8a-11

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Zephyranthes 'Snow White' plant details

Zephyranthes 'Snow White' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Zephyranthes 'Snow White'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, naturalizing, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Zephyranthes 'Snow White'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Habranthus (syn. Cooperanthus) 'Snow White' is a rare white form of the rain lily. It grows from a large bulb with narrow, bluish foliage that gives rise to showy white flowers in summer and fall. In their natural habitats rain lilies are famous for blooming after heavy rains. Similar to the related Zephyranthes but with larger bulbs and flowers. Native to Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay. Despite its tropical range, this species is proving hardy in zone 8 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.

I don't know much about these, except that they were sold to me from India as Cooperanthus "Snow White". It has a large white flower and a large bulb. 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"). Hardy in zones 8-11, elsewhere dig and store for the winter.

By: Edens Blooms

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How to Grow Zephyranthes 'Snow White'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant