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Zephyranthes citrina (Rain Lily)

Rain Lily, Peruvian Swamp Lily, Sea Onion, Summer Crocus, Zephyr Lily

Zephyranthes citrina, Rain Lily, Peruvian Swamp Lily, Sea Onion, Summer Crocus,  Zephyr Lily, Yellow flowers
Zephyranthes citrina, Rain Lily, Peruvian Swamp Lily, Sea Onion, Summer Crocus,  Zephyr Lily, Yellow flowers

Zephyranthes citrina (Rain Lily) is a bulbous perennial boasting bright golden-yellow, crocus-like flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), in late summer and early fall. Blooming in succession, they sit atop upright stems rising above a tuft of narrow, grass-like, bright green leaves. Brightening up the garden for weeks, this beauty looks pretty in rock gardens, at the front of borders or in containers. 

  • Grows up to 4-6 in. tall (10-15 cm) and 2-3 in. wide (5-7 cm). Will naturalize and spread to create charming colonies.
  • Thrives in full sun in moderately fertile, moist and well-drained soils. Protect from winter wet.
  • Spectacular when planted in great swathes along paths or sidewalks. Good candidate for border fronts, rock gardens and containers.
  • Virtually pest and disease free.
  • Rain Lilies are only hardy to zones 7-10. Therefore, in cooler areas, their bulbs will have to be dug up before the first frost and stored indoors over the winter in a cool, dry place before being replanted in spring. If grown in pots or containers, they should also be overwintered in a cool, frost-free location with just enough moisture to keep the soil from totally drying out.
  • Propagate by seed, sown with moderate heat as soon as ripe. Separate offsets in spring.
  • Native to northeastern Argentina, southern Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay.

Requirements

Hardiness 7 - 10
Heat Zones 7 - 10
Climate Zones 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2
Plant Type Bulbs, Perennials
Plant Family Amaryllidaceae
Genus Zephyranthes
Common names Rain Lily
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Late)
Fall
Height 4" - 6"
(10cm - 15cm)
Spread 2" - 3"
(5cm - 8cm)
Spacing 3" - 4"
(8cm - 10cm)
Depth 3" (8cm)
Maintenance Average
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Gravel and Rock Garden, City and Courtyard, Mediterranean Garden
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Zephyranthes atamasca (Atamasco Lily)
Zephyranthes drummondii (Evening Rain Lily)
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Zephyranthes rosea (Rain Lily)
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Requirements

Hardiness 7 - 10
Heat Zones 7 - 10
Climate Zones 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2
Plant Type Bulbs, Perennials
Plant Family Amaryllidaceae
Genus Zephyranthes
Common names Rain Lily
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Late)
Fall
Height 4" - 6"
(10cm - 15cm)
Spread 2" - 3"
(5cm - 8cm)
Spacing 3" - 4"
(8cm - 10cm)
Depth 3" (8cm)
Maintenance Average
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Gravel and Rock Garden, City and Courtyard, Mediterranean Garden
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