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    Zephyranthes robusta

    Also Known As

    • Habranthus robustus
    • Argentine Rain Lily
    • Pink Fairy Lily
    • Pink Rain Lily

    Plant type

    bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 4"-8"

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Zephyranthes robusta plant details

    Zephyranthes robusta is a broadleaf deciduous bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds 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 robusta

    Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: amaryllidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 4 IN - 8 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, naturalizing, rain garden, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Zephyranthes robusta

    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

    Brazilian species pale rose pink with a greenish base, often confused with all the rest.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Large 2 1/2" pink miniature amaryllis-like lilies are held above the deep green strap-like foliage in summer. An easily grown, slowly naturalizing perennial.

    By: Almost Eden

    These are similar to Zephyranthes, but the flowers face to the side and are very large. It is hard to find true Habranthus for sale. These are native to south America. 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. Bulb size will vary somewhat depending on what we dig up. We will not send tiny bulbs so you can expect mostly medium size. These multiply and set viable seeds. Bulbs can get HUGE.

    By: Edens Blooms

    Gardening facts about Zephyranthes robusta plant

    How to Grow Zephyranthes robusta

    • 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

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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