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    Zephyranthes citrina

    Also Known As

    • Zephranthes citrina
    • Zephranthes sulphurea
    • Zephyranthes citrina 'Yellow'
    • Yellow Rain Lilies
    • Yellow Rain Lily
    • Yellow Zephyr Flower

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Zephyranthes citrina plant details

    Zephyranthes citrina is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Zephyranthes citrina

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: amaryllidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, fall color, rock garden, self-sowing

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Zephyranthes citrina

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Most rain lilies are either pink or white - these are a bright sunny yellow and just as easy to grow as the other varieties. Come late August and early September these lemon beauties usher in autumn's colors sweetly.

    By: Leafari

    A dwarf with scapes only reaching 13cm and bearing bright yellow 2" flowers.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    The golden, crocus-like blooms of this tough little pixie can open throughout the summer, especially in well-watered gardens, but its glory days come in early fall. It takes poor, droughty, and even boggy soils, and when happy _ even in a pot _ it self-sows eagerly. Native to the Yucatan, it's recommended in American garden books by the 1930s at least. Grassy foliage, aka Z. sulphurea

    By: Old House Gardens

    This is an Amaryllis relative native to the Americas. Great outdoors in the south, excellent for indoor pots and plants. Tolerates any soil type. EASY to grow. Blooms several times each summer, after heavy rains (hence their common name "Rain Lily"). Hardy in zones 7-11, elsewhere dig and store for the winter. This variety of rain lilies are usually much more expensive! These bulbs are naturally smaller than a dime. Most will bloom and set seeds the first year.

    By: Edens Blooms

    Deep primrose yellow 2" wide starry cupped flowers are borne in profusion atop the dark green soft rush-like foliage after a summer rain. Rainlilies are easily grown bulbous perennials that multiply readily and are an excellent choice for low maintenance gardens. Item # 3045.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Zephyranthes citrina plant

    How to Grow Zephyranthes citrina

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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