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Also Known As

Habranthus andersonii
Habranthus andersonii aureus
Habranthus andersonii cupreus
Habranthus andersonii var. aureus
Habranthus andersonii var. cupreus
Habranthus texanus
Habranthus tubispathus
Copper Lily
Rain Lily
Rio Grande Copper Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

7a-10b

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Zephyranthes tubispatha plant details

Zephyranthes tubispatha is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer bronze, cream, orange and yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. 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 tubispatha

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: bronze, cream, orange and yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, edging plant, naturalizing, rain garden, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Zephyranthes tubispatha

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This unusual Naked Lady (Amaryllis belladonna) relation coincides bloom with the first autumn rains… pretty nickel sized, funnel shaped flowers on 8” stems are yellow orange with dark centers, petals netted with copper tones. Grassy foliage follows bloom and usually disappears by late spring. Plants need no supplemental watering. Full sun and good drainage are key, perfect for the rock garden and fun to grow in pots. Position bulbs just below the surface. Offsets freely where happy.

By: Secret Garden Growers

Six to twelve inch golden-yellow lily flowers with coppery-orange exteriors and throats appear after rains in late summer and fall. Plant a swath to enjoy this Texan's golden show. (It does also grow in other areas in and around the Caribbean.) Thick, narrow, and glossy lily leaves emerge after the flowers are finished. Minimum temperature: 0 °F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

(Syn H, tubispathus, H. texanus) Large, yellow flowers flushed with bronze, on delicate stems with grass-like foliage. Like the rest of the genus, tends to bloom after rain. Not hardy, probably only zone 8, but very easy to grow in pots in the North. Simply let them dry out in the fall, they'll go completely dormant, and you can store the pots in a cool spot like a garage or basement. Bring them out and water them in the spring, and they'll come back to life.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

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Gardening facts about Zephyranthes tubispatha plant

How to Grow Zephyranthes tubispatha

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