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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

Zephyranthes citrina or citron zephyr or rain lily has narrow foliage that gives rise to cute, deep yellow flowers in summer and fall. In their natural habitats rain lilies are famous for blooming after heavy rains. Z. citrina is native to the Yucatan Peninsula and perhaps other neighbouring regions. 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. (Syn: Z. sulphurea)

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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

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Photo of Zephyranthes citrina flower, foliage, form by Forest & Kim Starr

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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