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Zephyranthes 'Heart Throb'

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 5"-6"
  • W: 4"-8"

planting zones

  • 7b-10b

Zephyranthes 'Heart Throb' plant details

Zephyranthes 'Heart Throb' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Zephyranthes 'Heart Throb'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 4 IN - 8 IN - wide, 5 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Zephyranthes 'Heart Throb'

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

Gardening facts about Zephyranthes 'Heart Throb' plant

How to Grow Zephyranthes 'Heart Throb'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry when dormant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
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