Atamasco Lily, Rain Lily, Amaryllis atamasca, Atamosco atamasca, Zephyranthes atamasca var. atamasca
Zephyranthes atamasca (Atamasco Lily) is a bulbous perennial boasting large, upward-facing, lily-like white flowers (rarely pink) with bright yellow stamens and 6 distinct lobes that unite at the base to form a funnel. Blooming in early spring to early summer, the showy blossoms are borne singly atop leafless stalks rising above a tuft of narrow, grass-like, bright green leaves. Atamasco Lily, also called Rain Lily, typically blooms after a rain shower. Providing a stunning display in the garden, Atamasco Lily makes an excellent accent where it can be admired. It is lovely in mass plantings, and also works well in lawns as it can be mowed. After flowering, Atamasco lily quickly goes dormant, so be sure to interplant companion plants.
Hardiness |
7 - 10 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
10 - 12 |
Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Amaryllidaceae |
Genus | Zephyranthes |
Common names | Rain Lily |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early) |
Height | 6" - 2' (15cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average, High |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive, Poorly Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Maryland, Southeast, Northeast, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Alabama |
Tolerance | Wet Soil |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ponds And Streams |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Coastal Garden |
Hardiness |
7 - 10 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
10 - 12 |
Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Amaryllidaceae |
Genus | Zephyranthes |
Common names | Rain Lily |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early) |
Height | 6" - 2' (15cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average, High |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive, Poorly Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Maryland, Southeast, Northeast, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Alabama |
Tolerance | Wet Soil |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ponds And Streams |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Coastal Garden |
How many Zephyranthes atamasca (Atamasco Lily) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Zephyranthes atamasca (Atamasco Lily) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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