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Zephyranthes flavissima
Common Name:
Yellow rain lily
Plant Type:
Bulbous perennial
Family:
Amaryllidaceae (The Amaryllis Family)
Geographic Origin:
South America
California Native?:
No
Yellow rain lily
Plant Type:
Bulbous perennial
Family:
Amaryllidaceae (The Amaryllis Family)
Geographic Origin:
South America
California Native?:
No
Plant Size:
6-10 inches high
Landscape/Garden Uses:
Mixed plantings
Flowering Season:
Summer and fall
6-10 inches high
Landscape/Garden Uses:
Mixed plantings
Flowering Season:
Summer and fall
Flower Color:
Yellow
Exposure:
Sun or light shade
Soils:
Most soils
Yellow
Exposure:
Sun or light shade
Soils:
Most soils
Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 0 degrees F. or less
Moderate watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 0 degrees F. or less
Rain lilies are easily grown bulbous perennials of the Amaryllis family. In this vigorous species, glossy bright green leaves form dense clumps; vivid golden yellow crocus like flowers appear for a long period in summer and fall. This is a beautiful plant for rock gardens, edging and containers. Sun or light shade, most soils, moderate to occasional watering. Hardy to 0 degrees F or below.