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    Zephyranthes verecunda

    Also Known As

    • Bashful Rain Lily
    • Dwarf Mexican Rain Lily

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 3"
    • W: 3"

    planting zones

    • 7b-10b

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    Zephyranthes verecunda plant details

    Zephyranthes verecunda is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Zephyranthes verecunda

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: amaryllidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 3 IN wide, 3 IN tall
    Flowers: pink and white blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Zephyranthes verecunda

    USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A reasonably hardy white to pinkish species from Northern Mexico, like the others it tends to flower sporadically after summer rains.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Zephyranthes verecunda plant

    How to Grow Zephyranthes verecunda

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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    Zephyranthes 'Lily Pies'

    aka Zephyranthes 'La Bufa Rosa Group Lily Pies', Zephyranthes 'Lily Pies' (La Bufa Rosa Group), Lily Pies Rain Lily, Lily Pies Rainlily

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4"-5"

    Width: 3"-6"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Zephyranthes 'Lily Pies' by Almost Eden
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    Zephyranthes rosea

    aka Zephyranthes 'Rosea', Pink Rain Lily, Pink Rainlily, Rosea Rain Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 6"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Zephyranthes rosea flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Zephyranthes drummondii

    aka Cooperia pedunculata, Blushing Giant Rain Lily, Giant Prairie Lily, Giant Rain Lily, Giant Rainlily, Hill Country Lily, Prairie Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-18"

    Width: 6"-8"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Zephyranthes drummondii flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Zephyranthes citrina

    aka Zephranthes citrina, Zephranthes sulphurea, Zephyranthes citrina 'Yellow', Yellow Rain Lilies, Yellow Rain Lily, Yellow Zephyr Flower

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Zephyranthes citrina flower by Leafari
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    Zephyranthes 'Peachy'

    aka Zephyranthes x 'Peachy', Peachy Rain Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"

    Width: 6"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Zephyranthes 'Peachy' flower by Far South Wholesale Nursery
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